McDowell, KY
Living in McDowell
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute98
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports9
Hospitals18
Colleges6
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
656Population-296 (2010–19)
61 y Median Age+28 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school40%
High school graduate27%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone43%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income-$9.5k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+20% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K30%
Employers
Private sector44%
Occupations
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office8%
Service38%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value-$13k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$211Median Monthly Rent-$154 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197932%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K52%
$150K to $199K11%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
Utility gas32%
Crime
Violent Crime in McDowell
United States45
Kentucky26
Floyd County3
Property Crime in McDowell
United States48
Kentucky41
Floyd County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in McDowell
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding61
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near McDowell, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near McDowell, KY
Wesley Christian School
11 miles, N
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
11 miles, E
June Buchanan School
12 miles, SW
Valley Christian Academy
12 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near McDowell, KY
University of Pikeville
11 miles, E
Alice Lloyd College
12 miles, SW
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
35 miles, S
Kentucky Mountain Bible College
40 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near McDowell, KY
McDowell Arh Hospital
1 miles, W
Arh Our Lady of the Way
8 miles, N
Pikeville Medical Center
11 miles, E
Highlands Regional Medical Center
17 miles, N
Airports
Airports near McDowell, KY
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
63 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
70 miles, S
Yeager Airport
88 miles, NE
Blue Grass Airport
110 miles, W