Welcome From the Mayor

Welcome to the official web site for the City of Underwood, ND! We are a small, rural community (population approximately 778) with big plans for the future! Underwood is located adjacent to substantial energy resources and development, and midway between the larger population centers of Bismarck and Minot, ND. The City of Underwood offers the many benefits of small-town living while extending needed amenities to its citizens. 

We are proud of our service-oriented businesses, excellent school, and abundant recreational opportunities in and around Underwood. The spiritual needs of our citizens are served by six area churches and there are many service organizations that work for the betterment of our community.

Neighboring energy companies include:

All three have plans in place for expanding their operations. These, along with the:

These are our largest employers and offer good-wage jobs. 

We have excellent public utility services and ready access to both wireless and LAN-based internet. There are several prime locations available for residential, commercial and industrial development. The Underwood Area Economic Development Corporation (UAEDC) will work closely with prospective families and businesses looking to locate in the Underwood area. 

Thanks for visiting our site and please let us know if there are any questions we can answer for you. We’d love to have you consider our community for your future place of residence and/or business! We are truly "energized!"

Leon Weisenburger, Jr., Mayor
City of Underwood, ND


Please download the city app to have access to all city alerts and updates. All city alerts will send a notification to all devices that have the app downloaded to them. These notifications will also include any emergencies!

Want to rent the City Hall?

Please contact city Auditor at 701-442-5481 to request or check availability for the gym or council room at the city hall. Rental form and available dates can also be found on the Underwood App.