Is it expensive to live in mcdowell?

Compared to the rest of the country, McDowell County's cost of living is 29.9% lower than the U.S. average..

What are the schools like in mcdowell?

McDowell County public schools spend $#schoolexpenditures# per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $#USSchoolExpenditure#. There are about 12.6 students per teacher in McDowell County.

What is the weather like in mcdowell?

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in McDowell County, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

What is the economy like in mcdowell?

The unemployment rate in McDowell County is 9.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is #jobgrowth#. McDowell County jobs have #jobs#%.

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United States / West Virginia / No Metro Area / McDowell County / Cities / Zip Codes

McDowell County is one of the poorest counties in the United States located in southwestern West Virginia near its border with Kentucky. Its economy has been traditionally based on coal production but due to recent drops in demand for this resource , McDowell now emphasized outdoor recreation opportunities instead . These are mainly centered around Big Bear Lake which provides camping , boating , fishing , swimming etc for visitors to enjoy .