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McDowell, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Floyd County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
549
Population
221/sq mi density
$35,576
Median Income
$16,490 per capita
$73,600
Home Value
$64,851 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
244
Violent Crime/100K
244 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$35,576 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
McDowell experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
McDowell has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (3.0").