Mcdowell County, North Carolina: Medicare, senior and household data
Mcdowell County, North Carolina has 9,401 residents age 65 and older, 21.0% of its population (Census ACS 2020-2024). 63.2% of its 12,481 Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage (CMS, February 2026). Median household income is $57,168 and 75.6% of homes are owner-occupied. LeadLoom has 14,046 records available here, 594 of them turning 65 this calendar year.
Records available from LeadLoom
Our inventory
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning 65 in the next 12 months | 594 | #59 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Records available now | 14,046 | #57 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Records with a phone | 11,196 | #44 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Phone coverage | 79.7% | #19 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Email coverage | 0.0% | #59 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
Medicare market
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage share | 63.2% | #29 of 100 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 12,481 | #54 of 100 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| Medicare beneficiaries ages 65-69 | 2,781 | #55 of 100 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| 65+ with Medicare only | 25.9% | #80 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with Medicare and Medicaid | 6.3% | #59 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with employer coverage and Medicare | 11.0% | #89 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ still employed | 12.2% | #95 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with no coverage | 0.5% | #42 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ on VA care only | 0.0% | #73 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Seniors
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ | 9,401 | #60 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Share of residents 65+ | 21.0% | #48 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Median age | 44.3 | #42 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ living alone | 26.0% | #76 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Disability, ages 65-74 | 28.6% | #43 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Veterans | 7.6% | #42 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Wealth & retirement
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,168 | #64 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Median home value | $171,100 | #72 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households with retirement income | 31.4% | #21 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households with Social Security | 40.0% | #50 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes owned free and clear | 51.7% | #37 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Average income per tax return | $58,674 | #71 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Tax returns over $100K | 14.3% | #72 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Tax returns over $200K | 2.6% | #69 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with pension or annuity income | 23.0% | #42 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with IRA distributions | 9.7% | #64 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with capital gains | 11.0% | #72 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with taxable Social Security | 17.7% | #55 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Households with SSI | 7.0% | #28 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households on SNAP | 18.3% | #31 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Below 150% of poverty | 25.9% | #44 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Housing
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeowner share | 75.6% | #33 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.8% | #52 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes built before 1970 | 29.7% | #33 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes built 2000 or later | 23.5% | #64 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with utility gas | 2.3% | #90 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with electricity | 70.9% | #47 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with fuel oil | 9.2% | #11 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with propane | 9.2% | #55 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Returns deducting property tax | 2.6% | #95 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns claiming an energy credit | 1.4% | #65 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
Health
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.1% | #58 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3% | #50 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| COPD | 9.7% | #38 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Stroke | 4.3% | #51 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Cancer | 9.6% | #30 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Arthritis | 31.8% | #50 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| High blood pressure | 39.8% | #60 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| High cholesterol | 39.8% | #31 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Obesity | 35.4% | #70 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Depression | 26.1% | #15 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Cognitive disability | 16.6% | #47 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Mobility disability | 17.1% | #52 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Hearing disability | 9.4% | #32 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Vision disability | 6.0% | #56 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Fair or poor health | 21.7% | #50 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| 65+ with all teeth lost | 17.6% | #46 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Dental visit in the past year | 60.6% | #52 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
Hazards
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural hazard risk | 59.2 | #69 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Expected annual hazard loss | $16,754,608 | #66 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Hurricane risk | 60.9 | #89 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Coastal flooding risk | Not applicable | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 | |
| Inland flooding risk | 72.5 | #47 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Wildfire risk | 59.4 | #29 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Tornado risk | 56.1 | #68 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Hail risk | 51.8 | #51 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Strong wind risk | 55.4 | #50 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Winter weather risk | 22.8 | #95 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Heat wave risk | 21.8 | #81 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Earthquake risk | 61.8 | #57 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Drought risk | 64.1 | #36 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Lightning risk | 68.4 | #55 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
Community
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | #74 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.2% | #72 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 7.1% | #58 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Black residents | 3.8% | #80 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Asian residents | 1.1% | #36 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| White residents | 85.6% | #14 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Diversity index | 26.0 | #87 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
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About this data
Inventory figures count the LeadLoom records that can be bought right now, after sold, reserved and opted-out records are removed; they refresh within a minute of any sale. Every other figure is a published statistic about the area, never a fact about a person: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment (February 2026), CDC PLACES model-based estimates, the FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) and IRS Statistics of Income (tax year 2022).
Cite as: TheWoob Explorer, "Mcdowell County, North Carolina", https://explorer.thewoob.com/explorer/NC/Mcdowell, retrieved 2026-10-19. Compiled data licensed CC BY 4.0; government source data is public domain.
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