New Underwood is a small town of 574 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $49,485
and a 6.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Underwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether New Underwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Underwood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.3
New Underwood's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Underwood costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Underwood, SD
National Avg
Median Home Value
$177,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$782
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,485
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
New Underwood's violent crime rate is 656.6 per 100,000 residents
— 73% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
656.6 /100k
Property Crime
3129.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Underwood is served primarily by New Underwood School District 51-3.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Underwood, SD
National Avg
School District
New Underwood School District 51-3
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Underwood sees average highs of 36.0°F in January
and 86.4°F in July,
with 17.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.5 inches of snow per year.
New Underwood's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Underwood roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $177,000 and median rent is $782/month.
New Underwood's violent crime rate is 656.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3129.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Underwood are operated by New Underwood School District 51-3.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Underwood, SD has a population of 574, a median household income of $49,485, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
New Underwood averages 36.0°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.4 inches
with about 48.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Underwood, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57761.
The population of New Underwood, South Dakota is 574 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Underwood: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $177,000, median household income $49,485, crime index 163 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Underwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
