The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, McDowell county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 34.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 73% and the area covered by water is 0.03%. The overall influence score for McDowell is 8.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of McDowell, West Virginia with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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McDowell County is a primarily rural county located in the state of West Virginia. As of 2019, the population was 22,097. The racial makeup of the county is predominately white, with 95.9% of the population identifying as white and only 2.1% identifying as Black or African American. There is also a small Hispanic or Latino population at 0.8%. The median household income is $25,619 and 23.8% of the population lives below the poverty line.
The living conditions in McDowell County are very poor. Nearly 30% of homes do not have access to high speed internet, while 16.3% do not have access to basic plumbing services. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, which is higher than both the state and national averages. Additionally, many residents lack access to basic necessities such as healthcare and food resources. McDowell County has been labeled a food desert due to its lack of grocery stores and access to healthy foods.
USDA Rural Development programs are delivered through eleven offices in West Virginia. For more information, please contact the specific program area or the office nearest to you.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of West Virginia
State Office
1550 Earl Core Road, Suite 101
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-4860 | (855) 859-1834 fax