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See what New Underwood, SD has to offer.

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Living in New Underwood, SD

The small town of New Underwood, South Dakota is home to slightly less than 1,000 residents. Retirees are common, as they account for 18% of the population compared to 14% nationally. Home ownership is more common than renting in New Underwood, and 11% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $464/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in South Dakota. Over the course of a year, renters in New Underwood will save around $3,500 compared to the state average.

Many New Underwood residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and construction. Combined, these industries make up 21% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's workers are in transportation, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. New Underwood workers bring in an average annual income of about $79K, around $13,000 more than the average South Dakota resident. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Eighteen percent of New Underwood residents older than 25 have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 25 minutes, the commute time for New Underwood residents is longer than the South Dakota average of about 18 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, chosen by 46% of commuters, while public transportation isn't used. Relatively few residents (3%) walk to work, though the number surpasses the national average.

Who Lives Here

New Underwood Demographics

Education

High School

29%

Associate's

19%

Bachelor's

13%

Master's

4%

Doctorate

35%

Family Size

2 people

45%

3 people

21%

4 people

18%

5 people

13%

6+ people

3%

Household Income

0-50k

25%

50-100k

44%

100-150k

20%

150-200k

2%

200k+

9%

Age

0-10

14%

10-20

17%

20-45

34%

45-65

18%

65+

18%

Getting Around New Underwood

New Underwood Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

21%

15-30 Mins

38%

30-40 Mins

27%

40-60 Mins

12%

60+ Mins

2%

New Underwood Education

Schools

Top Schools in New Underwood

NRNo Rating

Francis Case Elementary - 04

Grades 2-3 • Public

NRNo Rating
NRNo Rating

Badger Clark-Carrousel - 05

Grades K-1 • Public

5/10

Vandenberg Elementary - 02

Grades 4-5 • Public

4/10

Valley View Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

3/10

Rapid Valley Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

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All About

Living in New Underwood, SD

The small town of New Underwood, South Dakota is home to slightly less than 1,000 residents. Retirees are common, as they account for 18% of the population compared to 14% nationally. Home ownership is more common than renting in New Underwood, and 11% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $464/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in South Dakota. Over the course of a year, renters in New Underwood will save around $3,500 compared to the state average.

Many New Underwood residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and construction. Combined, these industries make up 21% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's workers are in transportation, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. New Underwood workers bring in an average annual income of about $79K, around $13,000 more than the average South Dakota resident. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Eighteen percent of New Underwood residents older than 25 have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 25 minutes, the commute time for New Underwood residents is longer than the South Dakota average of about 18 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, chosen by 46% of commuters, while public transportation isn't used. Relatively few residents (3%) walk to work, though the number surpasses the national average.