Switchback, West Virginia
Switchback: a city in McDowell County, West Virginia.
About
Switchback is a city located in the county of McDowell in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Quick Facts about Switchback
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | McDowell County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3712,-81.3857 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 09:19:50 (11th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 24887 |
| Weather | 66℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Switchback is located at 37°22'16"N 81°23'8"W (37.3712300, -81.3856600).
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Weather
Mostly sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Switchback, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237215 | Bluefield State College | Bluefield (WV) | 24701-2198 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Switchback, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Switchback.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Switchback Post Office | Switchback (WV) | 24887 |
Other cities in McDowell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McDowell County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Welch | 1,575 | City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States |