McDowell County , North Carolina
Population: 44,679 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $55,527 Home $168,300 Rent $741/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 44,679 residents, McDowell County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Carolina and neighboring counties alike.
$55,527
Median Income
household
$168,300
Home Value
median
$741/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $55,527 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,555 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| Median Home Value | $168,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $741/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 44,679 |
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
35.0%
Obesity
10.3%
Diabetes
17.0%
Smoking
33.6%
High Blood Pressure
26.3%
No Physical Activity
26.1%
Depression
36.3%
Insufficient Sleep
80.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 59.2 · 59th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
56.08
🌀 Hurricane
60.91
🔥 Wildfire
59.35
❄️ Winter Storm
22.79
🌍 Earthquake
61.83
☀️ Drought
64.06
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