McDowell County, WV
Living in McDowell County
Bikeability8
Walkability23
Commute38
Public Transit10
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports4
Hospitals45
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation-3.9k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
5%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black8%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school31%
High school graduate47%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income+$5.5k (2010–19)
69%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector61%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$35kMedian Home Value+$2.2k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$345Median Monthly Rent+$107 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K59%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke12%
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas5%
Utility gas9%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in McDowell County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in McDowell County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in McDowell County
Inland Flooding50
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near McDowell County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near McDowell County, WV
First Apostolic Christian
21 miles, S
Richlands Christian Academy
21 miles, SW
Faith Academy
23 miles, S
Mountain Mission School
25 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near McDowell County, WV
Bluefield State College
24 miles, E
Bluefield College
25 miles, SE
Concord University
36 miles, E
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
38 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near McDowell County, WV
Welch Community Hospital
5 miles, NE
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
20 miles, SE
Clinch Valley Medical Center
22 miles, SW
Buchanan General Hospital
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near McDowell County, WV
Yeager Airport
69 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
75 miles, SW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
76 miles, NE
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
84 miles, NW