Browns Creek District, McDowell County, West Virginia
Browns Creek District is a magisterial district in McDowell County, West Virginia. About 5,625 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 79.9 sq mi (207 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 5,625 ± 683
- County
- McDowell County
- School district
- McDowell County School District
- Land area
- 79.9 sq mi (207 km²)
- Type
- Magisterial districtNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $27,070 ± $6,700
- Median home value
- $45,400 ± $15,491
- Water area
- 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km²)
- State
- West Virginia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5404790240
- Coordinates (central point)
- 37.464786, -81.579960
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Browns Creek District, largest first
- Welch (city)3,507 people
- Kimball (town)231 people
- Davy (town)186 people
- Big Sandy (CDP)113 people
- Vivian (CDP)79 people
These places’ central points lie inside Browns Creek District. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the magisterial district’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- North Elkin District9.5 mi southeast
- Big Creek District12 mi southwest
- Sandy River District18 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Browns Creek District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other magisterial districts in McDowell County, largest first
- Sandy River District4,317 people
- Big Creek District4,111 people
- North Elkin District3,890 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See McDowell County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Browns Creek District
- Longest day
- 14 hours 45 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 34 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:04 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:56 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:08 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:51 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:39 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:15 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:37 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May 15 | 6:17 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:17 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:42 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:08 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:34 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:05 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:33 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A magisterial district line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with McDowell County or the local office.
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