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McDowell County
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
McDowell County, set in the hills of southern West Virginia, is a region defined by its coal heritage and scenic Appalachian landscapes. Small towns scattered across the county offer a quiet, rural experience, with a handful of historical sites and opportunities for outdoor adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
19,111
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.68°, -82.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,455
Local Cost
$860
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
14.2°C
Summer Avg
24.3°C
Winter Avg
3.9°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-16.7°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1295 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MRN
Distance
42 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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