McDowell, KY
Kentucky · Floyd County
McDowell is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 549. Residents earn $35,576 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated September 2026
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How McDowell Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
DHousing
A+Health
Climate
Education
BCommunity
Is McDowell a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, McDowell receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. McDowell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in McDowell is $35,576, 53% below the national average of $75,149. At 28.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in McDowell is $73,600, 74% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
McDowell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
McDowell vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
McDowell vs U.S. Average
Income: McDowell vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $35,576 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $16,490 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $912 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,428 |
| Gini Index | 0.474 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 28.9% |
| 703% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.8% |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,160 |
| County GDP | $1,403M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 139 |
| Retail | 145 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,235 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 90.20 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.75% |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 71.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $73,600 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $65,763 |
Rental Costs
| Rent Burden | 29.1% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 82.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.5% |
| Housing Units | 264 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,235 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.75% |
Health Metrics: McDowell vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| 3% below US avg |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Short Sleep | 45.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Uninsured | 4.2% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:1,764 |
| Dentists | 1:1,345 |
| Mental Health | 1:27 |
| Dental Visits | 48.7% |
| Premature Death | 19,361/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 26.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 139 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,281 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4602°N, 82.7280°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Floyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 89 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
McDowell has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (2.9").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 59.2 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.2% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.09 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |
| Population Density | 221/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| County | Floyd County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 90.2% |
| Avg Download Speed | 110.5 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 6.6 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 139 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 145 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 71.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $226 ($135-$361) |
| Specialist Visit | $316 ($180-$496) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $180 ($90-$316) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $1,984 ($722-$4,510) |
| Dental Cleaning | $117 ($68-$180) |
| Dental Filling | $226 ($135-$361) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $41 ($23-$68) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $68 ($45-$108) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $271 ($135-$451) |
| Tire Rotation | $36 ($18-$68) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $541 ($361-$902) |
| Battery Replacement | $180 ($90-$316) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $90 ($54-$135) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $81 ($45-$126) |
| HVAC Repair | $361 ($135-$722) |
| HVAC System Install | $6,314 ($3,608-$10,824) |
| Roof Repair | $902 ($361-$1,804) |
| Roof Replacement | $8,118 ($4,961-$13,530) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,353 ($451-$3,157) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $13,530 ($4,510-$27,060) |
| DUI Defense | $4,510 ($1,804-$9,020) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,353 ($722-$2,706) |
| Will Preparation | $451 ($180-$902) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,255 ($902-$4,510) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $23 ($14-$41) |
| Women's Haircut | $50 ($27-$90) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $135 ($68-$226) |
| Manicure | $23 ($14-$41) |
| Pedicure | $36 ($23-$59) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $72 ($45-$117) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $3.70 ($2.71-$4.96) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.16 ($2.26-$4.51) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.43 ($2.26-$4.96) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.06 ($2.71-$5.86) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $4.96 ($3.61-$6.77) |
| Rice (per lb) | $0.90 ($0.54-$1.62) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $126 ($72-$226) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $63 ($27-$135) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $63 ($36-$108) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $63 ($36-$90) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $59 ($27-$90) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $77 ($45-$135) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $180 ($68-$451) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,804 ($1,082-$3,157) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $63 ($27-$117) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $14 ($7.22-$23) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $90 ($27-$226) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $27 ($14-$68) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,082 ($541-$2,255) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $902 ($451-$1,804) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $361 ($180-$631) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $45 ($23-$90) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $902 ($361-$2,255) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $11,275 ($4,510-$27,060) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $54 ($27-$90) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $90 ($45-$180) |
| Dog Grooming | $54 ($27-$90) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $36 ($18-$68) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $271 ($135-$451) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $180 ($90-$361) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $491 |
| Toddler | $489 |
| Preschool | $489 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $348 |
| Toddler | $355 |
| Preschool | $355 |
Top Industries in Floyd County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 3,113 | 367 | $51,789 | 1.95 |
| Retail Trade | 1,344 | 162 | $34,813 | 1.21 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 679 | 58 | $16,867 | 0.67 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 674 | 42 | $55,715 | 1.03 |
| Wholesale Trade | 452 | 43 | $59,248 | 1.03 |
| Construction | 407 | 68 | $57,023 | 0.70 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 403 | 36 | $59,975 | 0.85 |
| Information & Technology | 394 | 16 | $56,317 | 1.88 |
| Other Services | 223 | 77 | $35,915 | 0.66 |
| Manufacturing | 197 | 16 | $53,734 | 0.21 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 172 | 64 | $48,644 | 0.22 |
| Finance & Insurance | 143 | 40 | $48,428 | 0.32 |
| Management of Companies | 128 | 6 | $53,559 | 0.68 |
| Real Estate | 77 | 27 | $61,062 | 0.44 |
| Educational Services | 33 | 6 | $52,392 | 0.14 |
| Utilities | 30 | 6 | $77,089 | 0.71 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 22 | 8 | $18,536 | 0.12 |
| Unclassified | 3 | 2 | $52,362 | 0.19 |
Schools in McDowell
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John M. Stumbo Elementary School | Elementary | 280 | 22 | 12.7:1 |
Radio Stations near McDowell
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Campgrounds Near McDowell
11 campgrounds found near McDowell.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARR CREEK LAKE SHELTERS | 4.9/5 | 8 | $60 |
| LITTCARR CAMPGROUND | 4.5/5 | 45 | $24, $30 |
| POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) | 4.5/5 | 27 | $20, $26 |
| CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA) | 4.0/5 | 31 | $20, $24 |
| DEWEY LAKE SHELTER | 3.9/5 | 4 | $80 |
| LOWER TWIN CAMPGROUND (VA) | 3.7/5 | 33 | $20, $24 |
| FISHTRAP LAKE SHELTERS | 1.0/5 | 4 | $50 |
| Cane Patch | - | 1 | Free |
| Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites | - | 12 | $10 |
| JOHN W. FLANNAGAN DAY USE | - | 2 | $50 |
| PHILLIP'S CREEK GROUP PICNIC AREA | - | 4 | $25 |
National Parks Near McDowell
23 national parks and monuments found near McDowell.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Fork State Park | State Park | Free |
| Breaks Interstate Park | State Park | Free |
| Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park | State Park | Free |
| Carter Caves State Resort Park | State Park | Free |
| Chief Logan State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clinch River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clinch River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cumberland Gap National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Dawkins Line Rail Trail | State Park | Free |
| Grayson Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Jenny Wiley State Resort Park | State Park | Free |
| Kingdom Come State Park | State Park | Free |
| Natural Bridge State Resort Park | State Park | Free |
| Natural Tunnel State Park | State Park | Free |
| Paintsville Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Panther State Forest | State Park | Free |
| Pine Mountain State Resort Park | State Park | Free |
| Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail | State Park | Free |
| Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park | State Park | Free |
| Southwest Virginia Museum State Park | State Park | Free |
| Warriors Path | State Park | Free |
| Wilderness Road State Park | State Park | Free |
| Yatesville Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
Trails Near McDowell
18 trails found near McDowell.
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Hike | Bike | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAYKING LOOP | 4.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| AUSTIN GAP | 3.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| COUNTS CABIN | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LAUREL FORK | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PHILLIPS CREEK | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| RED FOX | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BOBS GAP | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BOBS GAP | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LAUREL FORK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
Historical Trends - McDowell
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 824 | $37,560 |
| 2017 | 599 | $31,786 |
| 2019 | 656 | $28,319 |
| 2021 | 591 | $31,807 |
| 2023 | 549 | $35,576 |
Museums in McDowell
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2662 KY ROUTE 7 | 6063589471 | $125,983 |
| BIG SANDY HERITAGE CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6062186050 | $44,908 | |
| BIG SANDY MOUNTAIN HERITAGE-HISTORY CENTER | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | 6062186050 | $44,908 | |
| APPALACHIAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AND LEARNING CENTER | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | PO BOX 1583 | ||
| EAST KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 6068898260 | ||
| EAST KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER & PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | ONE BERT T COMBS DRIVE | ||
| FLOYD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| MAYHOUSE LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 6068899608 | ||
| PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 1 BERT T COMBS DRIVE | ||
| WHEELWRIGHT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 1653 KEY ROUTE 306 | 6064521211 |
Libraries in McDowell
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 119 COLLEGE STREET SUITE 3 | 0.0 | 113,350 | |||
| FLOYD COUNTY LIBRARY | 161 NORTH ARNOLD AVENUE | 0.0 | 50,780 | |||
| KNOTT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 238 HIGHWAY 160 SOUTH | 0.0 | 25,000 |
Farmers Markets in McDowell
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeville Farmers Market | 148 Trivette Drive | 06/04/2016 to 11/19/2016 | Tue: 4:30 PM-7:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; |
Restaurants in McDowell
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Pharmacies in McDowell
4 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| MCDOWELL APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CRITICIAL ACCESS HOSPITAL | ROUTE 122 | 606-377-3418 |
| MCDOWELL PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY | 9549 STATE ROUTE 122 | 606-377-1088 |
| MUD CREEK CLINIC PHARMACY | 7629 KY ROUTE 979 | 606-587-2200 |
| PARKVIEW PHARMACY INCORPORATED | 8274 KY ROUTE 122 | 606-377-2117 |
Cell Towers in McDowell
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 699 LINRAN DRIVE (76350) | GTOWER | 128 |
| 2701 Hwy 611 (76324) | GTOWER | 126 |
| 892 KY ROUTE 680 WEST (76327) | LTOWER | 112 |
| 883 DRY BREAD ROAD (76333) | LTOWER | 105 |
| 6068 EAST HIGHWAY 80 (80850) | GTOWER | 93 |
Fire Stations in McDowell
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left Beaver Fire & Rescue | 840 KY Route 680 | Volunteer | 606-377-6643 | ||
| Mud Creek Volunteer Fire Department | PO Box 99 | Volunteer | 606-587-2880 |
Bridges in McDowell
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1979 | 112 | 2,182 | P | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1976 | 74 | 2,069 | P | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1938 | 159 | 1,647 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1951 | 44 | 940 | F | |
| Box Beam (Single/Spread) | Prestressed concrete | 2008 | 154 | 701 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1986 | 30 | 632 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 2013 | 2,960 | 576 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2023 | 375 | 576 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2003 | 33 | 532 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1980 | 60 | 387 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1970 | 69 | 260 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1976 | 72 | 140 | P | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2022 | 70 | 40 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2022 | 80 | 30 | G |
Airports Near McDowell
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Julian Carroll Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Belcher Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Big Sandy Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Duff Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flying W Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gayland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| King Fisher Field | - | Small Airport |
| Lonesome Pine Airport | LNP | Small Airport |
| Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Field | - | Small Airport |
| Pike County Airport Hatcher Field | PVL | Small Airport |
| Sargents Field | - | Small Airport |
| Southern West Virginia Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tucker Guthrie Memorial Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wendell H Ford Airport | - | Small Airport |
| West Liberty Airport | - | Small Airport |
Police Stations in McDowell
4 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Police | ||
| Pikeville Police Department | 101 Division Street | |
| Saint Paul Police Department | ||
| Wise County Sheriff's Office |
Grocery Stores in McDowell
7 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| D's Grocery | Convenience Store | 11496 KY Route 979 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL 0371 | Other | 9674 KENTUCKY RT 122 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL 19607 | Other | 6861 KY Route 979 |
| Family Dollar 13261 | Other | 8535 KY-22 |
| McDowell IGA | Supermarket | 9623 KY Route 122 |
| Mcdowell Stop & Shop | Convenience Store | 9707 KY Route 122 |
| VIP Fuels 3 | Convenience Store | 6310 Highway 979 |
Treatment Centers in McDowell
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BHG Pikeville Treatment Center - BHG XXV LLC | Substance Abuse | 606-437-0047 |
| Commonwealth Counseling Centers | Substance Abuse | 606-506-5077 |
| East Kentucky Rehabilitation Center | Substance Abuse | 606-263-4714 |
| Spero Health | Substance Abuse | 606-657-9988 |
| VanArk Behavioral Mangement Inc | Substance Abuse | 606-886-9989 |
| WestCare Kentucky | Substance Abuse | 606-754-7077 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in McDowell
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST | 838 KY ROUTE 680 |
| ELLIOTT CHAPEL INC | 24 LEFT FORK TINKER FRK |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MCDOWELL IN C | PO BOX 241 |
| GODS APPALACHIAN PARTNERSHIP INC | PO BOX 704 |
| TRAM CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY | PO BOX 461 |
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Mines Near McDowell
200 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near McDowell.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| # 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (NonProducing) |
| #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| #1 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| #1a | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #2 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| #2 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| #2a | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #35 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| #5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| #5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #6 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #6 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #7 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #I-120 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| 2-A Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Ampak Mine #7 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Angel No 1 Surface Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Auger Mine #19 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Auger No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Blackhawk #1 Surface Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Coal Mac #11 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Coal Mac #17 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| DM-2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Drift #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Enerpro #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| FG 11 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| FG 12 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Frasure Creek Mining LLC F-2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Gun Hill No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Gunstock Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Hampton Branch Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| I 121 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Jackie Hall Mine #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Jaco #1 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Jaco No 10 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Liberty No 5 Tipple | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Little Mud | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Lmc #1 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| M R I Limited No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Mine #112 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Mine #1A | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Mine No 10 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 12 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 18-U | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No. 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Newman Branch S2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Auger | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Auger | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Auger | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Auger | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine Construction | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Plant | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Plant | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Tipple | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Tipple | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| No 1-Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 10 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 10-C Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 18 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 19 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 24 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 24-A Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 28 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 30 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 32 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 34 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 35-2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 4 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 4 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 55 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 6 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 6 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 7 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 9 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No Ce-76 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No Ce-77 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No I-201 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
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What is the population of McDowell?
McDowell has a population of 549 residents and is located in Kentucky. The population density is 221 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 60.8% female and 39.2% male.
Is McDowell expensive to live in?
McDowell is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $35,576, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $73,600 (74% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in McDowell?
McDowell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in McDowell?
The job market in McDowell faces challenges, with unemployment at 28.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $912. There are 1,160 business establishments in the area, including 43 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in McDowell?
The median home value in McDowell is $73,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $65,763. The homeownership rate is 82.5%. The average annual property tax is $4,235.
How are the schools in McDowell?
Schools in McDowell score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 26.2% of adults in McDowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. 17.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is McDowell?
The obesity rate in McDowell is 31.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 4.2% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 26.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,764.
What are the demographics of McDowell?
The racial and ethnic makeup of McDowell is 99.6% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 3.2% of the population are military veterans. 25.0% of residents have a disability. 95.8% have health insurance coverage.
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