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McDowell, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Highland County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
37 Population 36/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 2,392 property/100K
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Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in McDowell (21)

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Questions remained: could the nation reunite as one? How would emancipation be realized?
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpretation, Junior Ran...
Weather: The park may close due to emergency weather conditions (typically snow or ice). For updated information about possible closure or altered hours due to weather, please call 434-352-8987 ext. 245.
Audra State Park
State Park
344 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Beartown State Park
State Park
107 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Biscuit Run State Park
State Park
18 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blackwater Falls State Park
State Park
2,280 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
State Park
5,806 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
State Park
372 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cathedral State Park
State Park
127 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Douthat State Park
State Park
4,551 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
State Park
293 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fairfax Stone State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Holliday Lake State Park
State Park
519 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Holly River State Park
State Park
8,128 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
James River State Park
State Park
1,569 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lost River State Park
State Park
4,094 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Moncove Lake State Park
State Park
125 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Natural Bridge State Park
State Park
1,531 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Stonewall Resort State Park
State Park
1,843 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Tygart Lake State Park
State Park
2,103 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Watoga State Park
State Park
10,195 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Watters Smith Memorial State Park
State Park
537 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0