List of towns and cities in McDowell County, West Virginia

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McDowell County, located in the southern region of West Virginia, is known for its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The county is home to the historic town of Welch, which offers visitors a glimpse into its coal mining past through museums and heritage sites. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the scenic vistas of the Appalachian Mountains in the nearby Elkhorn and Berwind Lake Wildlife Management Areas. McDowell County also hosts the annual Ramp Feast, celebrating the unique Appalachian tradition of foraging for wild ramps. With its natural beauty and historical significance, McDowell County offers visitors a serene escape into West Virginia's rugged terrain.

McDowell County (WV) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages 11
Population 17,624 people
Area 535 sq mi
Density 33 people/sq mi
Altitude 1,325 ft
Median Household Income $23,607
Poverty rate 35%
Unemployment rate 8%
Educational Attainment 7%
Crime rate 2,346 per 100,000 people

Environmental risk in McDowell County, WV

Overall riskRelatively Low
Expected Annual LossRelatively Low
Social VulnerabilityRelatively High
Community ResilienceVery Low
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskNot Applicable
Cold Wave RiskRelatively Low
Drought RiskNo Rating
Earthquake RiskVery Low
Hail RiskVery Low
Heat Wave RiskNo Rating
Hurricane RiskVery Low
Ice Storm RiskVery Low
Landslide RiskRelatively Moderate
Lightning RiskRelatively Low
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively High
Strong Wind RiskRelatively Low
Tornado RiskVery Low
Tsunami RiskNot Applicable
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskRelatively Low
Winter Weather RiskRelatively Low

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

McDowell County administration contact details

McDowell County administration contact details
Address 90 Wyoming Street, Suite 109 Welch, WV 24801
County seat Welch
Phone number 304-436-8541
Official website https://mcdowellcounty.wv.gov
County clerk Donald Hicks
County auditor Andy Croft
County fiscal officer Linda Osborne
County commissioner Cecil Patterson, Michael Brooks, Gordon Lambert
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  • WELCH

    Welch is a City in McDowell county with -3 000 inhabitants.

  • GARY

    Gary is a City in McDowell county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • WAR

    War is a City in McDowell county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • NORTHFORK

    Northfork is a Town in McDowell county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • KEYSTONE

    Keystone is a City in McDowell county with -500 inhabitants.

  • KIMBALL

    Kimball is a Town in McDowell county with -500 inhabitants.

  • DAVY

    Davy is a Town in McDowell county with -500 inhabitants.

  • IAEGER

    Iaeger is a Town in McDowell county with -500 inhabitants.

  • BRADSHAW

    Bradshaw is a Town in McDowell county with -500 inhabitants.

  • ANAWALT

    Anawalt is a Town in McDowell county with -500 inhabitants.

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