McDowell County, NC
Living in McDowell County
Bikeability2
Walkability6
Commute60
Public Transit2
Affordability97
Public Safety95
Airports55
Hospitals76
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
45kPopulation+634 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate32%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$486Median Monthly Rent+$88 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas12%
Utility gas2%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in McDowell County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in McDowell County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in McDowell County
Inland Flooding62
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near McDowell County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near McDowell County, NC
New Manna Christian School
2 miles, E
Nebo Crossing Academy
8 miles, E
Arthur Morgan School
14 miles, NW
Silvercreek Adventist School
15 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near McDowell County, NC
Montreat College
14 miles, W
Warren Wilson College
23 miles, W
University of North Carolina at Asheville
29 miles, W
Mars Hill University
30 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near McDowell County, NC
The McDowell Hospital
2 miles, SE
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
16 miles, N
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
18 miles, W
Broughton Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near McDowell County, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
33 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
55 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
58 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
70 miles, SE