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McDowell, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Floyd County County
McDowell, KY
At a Glance
How McDowell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McDowell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is McDowell a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
McDowell residents earn a median household income of $35,576 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,490. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,160 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McDowell is $73,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $64,851. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
McDowell reports 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 244/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in McDowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McDowell has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.