Mcdowell is a community located in Floyd County, in the state of Kentucky (KY), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 33.5 square miles (87.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 705 ft. With a population of approximately 3,444 residents, Mcdowell offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 48.03% males and 51.97% females, and it has a population density of 102.81 people per square mile (39.69/km²). Mcdowell lies at a latitude of 37.44 and a longitude of -82.74, operating in the UTC-5.