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McDowell County, NC (shown in white) has 439.95 mi² of land area and 5.4 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 974.4' to a high of 5,292', with a weighted average of 1,850.5' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 23.8°F to average highs around 87.4°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 55.7°F. Average annual precipation is 57.5". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 7B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of McDowell County is 46,009 with 18,654 households. These households are spread across 5 unique municipalties (not all shown).
