Welcome to the official website for McDowell County, North Carolina! This site contains information for county departments and functions. You will find public information such as Board of Commissioners agendas and minutes, ordinances, and more.

McDowell County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 44,578. [1] Its county seat is Marion. [2] McDowell County comprises the Marion, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Charlotte-Concord, NC Combined Statistical Area. [3]

2 days ago · Officials ordered evacuations as a major brush fire broke out on Wednesday in a rural area in McDowell County, N.C., that has now burned about 250 acres. ... the North Carolina Forest Service said ...

McDowell County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 44,578 people lived there. [1] Its county seat is Marion. [2]

1 day ago · North Carolina's McDowell County, still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, is facing yet another natural disaster in the form of wildfires. Old Fort, a town of roughly 800 ...

Attractions — McDowell County North Carolina is nestled in the mountains and has attractions from mountain falls, to camping, Mt. Mitchell State Park and More. Visit McDowell County Tourism Development Authority to learn of all the fun things to do.

From thrilling mountain adventures to charming restaurants and craft breweries, McDowell County has it all. Year-round; Monday - Friday 9 am-5 pm, Saturday 10 am-4 pm; seasonally open Sunday between 10 am-3 pm, excluding holidays. The McDowell County Visitors Center is here to assist you in planning your trip to our beautiful county.

Jul 1, 2024 · McDowell County, North Carolina. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.

McDowell County, North Carolina is bordered by. .... McDowell County, North Carolina has 440.0 square miles of land area and is the 55th largest county in North Carolina by total area.

McDowell County was formed in 1842 from Rutherford and Burke counties. It was named in honor of Joseph McDowell, a North Carolina Militia officer in the American Revolution. It is in the west central section of the state and is bounded by Burke, Rutherford, Henderson, Buncombe, Yancey, Mitchell, and Avery counties.