McDowell, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Floyd County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
549
Population
221/sq mi density
$35,576
Median Income
$16,490 per capita
$73,600
Home Value
$65,763 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$35,576 median income, 28.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,600 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
McDowell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| 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 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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").