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McDowell, VA

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Population
58
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
2,104 ft
Median Home Value
$59,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About McDowell

Tucked into Highland County’s scenic Bullpasture Valley along U.S. 250, McDowell offers a quiet, relaxed pace of life just east of Monterey. Historic homes, classic farmsteads, and the 1850s McDowell Presbyterian Church give the area a timeless rural charm, framed by rolling pastures and Civil War landmarks. Down along Bullpasture River Road, nearby Hayfields State Park provides easy access to hiking, fishing, and wide-open mountain views. It is a welcoming pocket of Virginia for anyone drawn to peaceful country living and a close-knit community feel.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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