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McDowell, VA
Census-designated place in Highland County, Virginia.
Population
58
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
57
ZIP codes
0
McDowell and its ZIP codes
McDowell at a glance
- McDowell is 74% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for McDowell, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Highland County. PPP loans are for McDowell.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,684
613 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,224
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.6M
FY 2026, $12,387 per person
Environment and hazard risk
McDowell, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
615
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
16
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 18°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McDowell, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near McDowell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontereyTown | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| DeerfieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| Augusta SpringsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| Arbovale, WVCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| CraigsvilleTown | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| Green Bank, WVCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| ChurchvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| Bartow, WVCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Frank, WVCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Durbin, WVTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| Franklin, WVTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| Cass, WVCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| GoshenTown | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| Brandywine, WVCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| MiddlebrookCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.4 |
| Warm SpringsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McDowell, VA in?
- McDowell is in Highland County, Virginia.
- What is the population of McDowell, VA?
- About 58 people live in McDowell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McDowell?
- Nearby places include Monterey (6.9 mi), Deerfield (11 mi), Augusta Springs (18 mi), Arbovale, WV (18 mi), Craigsville (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023