At a Glance
Violent Crime
127/100K
2,392/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
53.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McDowell a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
McDowell reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,392/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in McDowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
53.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McDowell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population37
Median Age74.4 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female22% / 78%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,241
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$111M
Avg Weekly Wage$856
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$289,930
Housing Units30
Rent Burden37.9%
Crime
F
Violent127/100K
Property2,392/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,676/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,343 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+53.1%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in McDowell was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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