McDowell, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Highland County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
37 Population 36/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

McDowell, VA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
53.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
8% below
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McDowell a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population37
Median Age74.4 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female22% / 78%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

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$303,223
Housing Units30
Rent Burden37.9%

Health

Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,676/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
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%
Broadband8.7%
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.
37.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.