Mcdowell is located in Highland county Virginia with a geographic area of 1.0 square miles. The total population in Mcdowell is 27 with 51.9% male and 48.1% female. Children under age 5 represent 0.0% of the population, under age 18 equal 22.2% of the population and over age 65 is 40.7% of the population. The median household income is $59,500, per capita income is $47,089. There are a total of 20 housing units with 100.0% owner occupied. Education includes 30.0% of residents that are high school graduates and 45.0% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Mcdowell in the summer is 71 degrees, and in the winter 35 degrees.