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War, WV

West Virginia · McDowell County

War is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 593. Residents earn $20,852 per year, which is 72% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
593 Population 666/sq mi density
$20,852 Median Income $12,821 per capita
$28,800 Home Value $34,766 Zillow
$722 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
4,176 Violent Crime/100K 8,874 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$20,852 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,800 home value, $722/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $20,852
72% lower than US avg
Home Value $28,800
90% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 4,176/100K
999% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.4%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $722
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.9%
40% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.2%
72% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 36.6%
195% higher than US avg

How War Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population593
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$20,852
Per Capita$12,821
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty36.6%
County GDP$728M
Commute48 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$28,800
Rent$722
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$34,766
Housing Units400
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent4,176/100K
Property8,874/100K

Health

Obesity44.9%
Uninsured13.3%
Smoking29.4%
Depression34.2%
Heart Disease8.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain44.6 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation2,069 ft (631 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+72.2%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score3.70

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute48 min
Broadband62.0%
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Is War a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, War receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. War has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in War is $20,852, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 36.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in War is $28,800, 90% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $722 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 4,176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,874 per 100,000, 353% above the national average.

Education

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.2% have completed high school. School test scores average 3.7/10, below typical benchmarks.

Climate & Weather

War experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

War has a population of 593 with a density of 666 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 33.6 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 58.7% female and 41.3% male. The city is predominantly White (95.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 93% of residents, while 7% speak Spanish. 5.7% of the population are veterans. 38.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 92.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

593
Total Population
666
People / sq mi
33.6yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.3%
Female 58.7%

Race & Ethnicity

War vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.0%
18% above US avg
Spanish 7.0%
48% below US avg

Social Characteristics

War vs U.S. Average

The median household income in War is $20,852, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,821 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,078, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 36.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 382 business establishments, including 14 restaurants. The cost of living index is 89.5, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 12.7% of workers work from home.

Income: War vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,852
72% below US avg
Per Capita Income$12,821
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
IRS Avg AGI$44,508
Gini Index0.477 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above US avg
Poverty Rate36.6%
195% above US avg
Establishments (County)382
County GDP$728M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare33
Retail44

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living89.50 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time48.0 min
Drive Alone54.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.7%

Walkability

The median home value in War is $28,800, 90% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $34,766, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $722 (38% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $766 for a one-bedroom to $945 for a two-bedroom apartment. 57.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 400 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1953. 24.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$28,800
90% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$34,766

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$722
38% below US avg
Rent Burden24.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.3%
Owner-Occupied57.3%
Renter-Occupied42.7%
Housing Units400
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

In War, 44.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 16.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 8.8% of residents, above the national average. 43.1% have high blood pressure. 29.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.4% report binge drinking. 41.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 34.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 26.7% experience frequent mental distress. 13.3% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,673. The dentist ratio is 1:5,950. 27.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.5 out of 10.

Health Metrics: War vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.9%
40% above US avg
Diabetes16.4%
Heart Disease8.8%
High Blood Pressure43.1%
Asthma13.7%
COPD13.6%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke4.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking29.4%
110% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.4%
Physical Inactivity41.8%
Depression34.2%
Mental Distress26.7%
Physical Distress20.5%
Short Sleep46.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.7%
Uninsured13.3%
55% above US avg
Primary Care1:3,673
Dentists1:5,950
Mental Health1:2,180
Checkup Rate76.6%
Dental Visits44.4%
Premature Death24,029/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access27.7%
Healthcare Facilities33
War has a violent crime rate of 4,176 per 100,000 residents, 999% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 8,874 per 100,000, 353% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 3 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, War receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: War vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent4,176.0/100K
999% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property8,874.0/100K
353% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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War experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 2,069 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,069 ft (631 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density666/sq mi
Coordinates37.3100°N, 81.6763°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcDowell County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.3 / 100
Community Resilience4.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on May 22, 2024.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 123 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 147 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 64 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 64 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 88 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 122 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 94 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 148 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 107 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 92 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 86 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 127 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 84 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 25 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 80 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 76 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 74 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 147 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 107 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

58 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 115 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 77 km 3
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 56 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 80 km 1
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 83 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 82 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 47 km 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 3, 1962 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 5, 2022 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 9, 2019 EF1 83 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF1 96 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF1 89 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF1 96 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF1 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 96 km
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 53 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 59 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 82 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 86 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 70 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 92 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 69 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 46 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 56 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 100 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 99 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 70 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 87 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 45 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 88 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in

War has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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War is located in McDowell County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 72% below the national average of 33.7%. 72.2% have completed high school. 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 3.7 out of 10, below typical benchmarks. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 79.5% of the vote, a 60.4-point margin. 62.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 33 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 54.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.5%
D 19.1%

Winner: Republican by 60.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
72% below US avg
High School+72.2%
Graduate Degree+9.3%
School Test Score3.70
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density666/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi
CountyMcDowell County County

Services

Broadband Access62.0%
Avg Download Speed125.5 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed2.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities33
Restaurants14
Retail Stores44

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute48.0 min
Drive Alone54.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.7%
Average costs for common services in War. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $224 ($134–$358)
Specialist Visit $313 ($179–$492)
Urgent Care Visit $179 ($90–$313)
Emergency Room Visit $1,969 ($716–$4,475)
Dental Cleaning $116 ($67–$179)
Dental Filling $224 ($134–$358)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22–$67)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $67 ($45–$107)
Brake Pad Replacement $269 ($134–$448)
Tire Rotation $36 ($18–$67)
New Tires (Set of 4) $537 ($358–$895)
Battery Replacement $179 ($90–$313)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $90 ($54–$134)
Electrician (Per Hour) $81 ($45–$125)
HVAC Repair $358 ($134–$716)
HVAC System Install $6,265 ($3,580–$10,740)
Roof Repair $895 ($358–$1,790)
Roof Replacement $8,055 ($4,923–$13,425)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,343 ($448–$3,133)
Divorce (Contested) $13,425 ($4,475–$26,850)
DUI Defense $4,475 ($1,790–$8,950)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,343 ($716–$2,685)
Will Preparation $448 ($179–$895)
Trust Preparation $2,238 ($895–$4,475)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($27–$90)
Hair Coloring (Full) $134 ($67–$224)
Manicure $22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure $36 ($22–$58)
Massage (1 Hour) $72 ($45–$116)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.67 ($2.69–$4.92)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.13 ($2.24–$4.48)
Loaf of Bread $3.40 ($2.24–$4.92)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.03 ($2.69–$5.82)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.92 ($3.58–$6.71)
Rice (per lb) $0.90 ($0.54–$1.61)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $125 ($72–$224)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $63 ($27–$134)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $63 ($36–$107)
Internet (Monthly) $63 ($36–$90)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $58 ($27–$90)
Cable TV (Monthly) $76 ($45–$134)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $179 ($67–$448)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,790 ($1,074–$3,133)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $63 ($27–$116)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.16–$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $90 ($27–$224)
Driver's License Renewal $27 ($13–$67)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,074 ($537–$2,238)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $895 ($448–$1,790)
After-School Care (Monthly) $358 ($179–$627)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $45 ($22–$90)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $895 ($358–$2,238)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,188 ($4,475–$26,850)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $54 ($27–$90)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $90 ($45–$179)
Dog Grooming $54 ($27–$90)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $36 ($18–$67)
Dog Spay/Neuter $269 ($134–$448)
Cat Spay/Neuter $179 ($90–$358)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$649
Toddler$611
Preschool$593
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$556
Toddler$556
Preschool$556
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in McDowell County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 467 81 $37,014 0.83
Retail Trade 399 52 $25,990 1.02
Administrative & Waste Services 156 13 $29,339 0.67
Accommodation & Food Services 143 16 $22,697 0.40
Transportation & Warehousing 121 32 $66,395 0.73
Finance & Insurance 88 10 $44,902 0.55
Other Services 76 22 $43,398 0.64
Real Estate 51 11 $63,335 0.84
Information & Technology 11 8 $106,004 0.15
Arts & Entertainment 10 3 $11,907 0.15

Schools in War

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SOUTHSIDE K-8 Elementary 314 29 10.8:1
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Radio Stations near War

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Campgrounds Near War

4 campgrounds found near War.

NameRatingSitesPrice
R.D. BAILEY LAKE GROUP SHELTERS 5.0/5 3 $50–$60
STONY FORK CABIN 4.7/5 1 $65
STONY FORK CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 49 $20–$30
Guyandotte Campground 4.2/5 86 $26–$40

National Parks Near War

32 national parks and monuments found near War.

ParkTypeFee
Babcock State Park State Park Free
Bluestone Lake State Park State Park Free
Bluestone National Scenic River National Scenic River Free
Bluestone State Park State Park Free
Breaks Interstate Park State Park Free
Bullhead Mountain State Natural Area State Park Free
Camp Creek State Park State Park Free
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park State Park Free
Chief Logan State Park State Park Free
Clinch River State Park State Park Free
Clinch River State Park State Park Free
Elk Knob State Park State Park Free
Elk Knob State Park State Park Free
Gauley River National Recreation Area National Recreation Area Free
Grayson Highlands State Park State Park Free
Hawks Nest State Park State Park Free
Hungry Mother State Park State Park Free
John And Landon Carter House State Park State Park Free
Little Beaver State Park State Park Free
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area State Park Free
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve National Park & Preserve Free
New River State Park State Park Free
New River Trail State Park State Park Free
Panther State Forest State Park Free
Pinnacle Rock State Park State Park Free
Pipestem Resort State Park State Park Free
Shot Tower Historic State Park State Park Free
South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River State Park Free
Stone Mountain State Park State Park Free
Sycamore Shoals State Park Free
Twin Falls Resort State Park State Park Free
Warriors Path State Park Free

Trails Near War

34 trails found near War.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 21.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 20.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CRAWFISH 10.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 6.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 6.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
WALKER MOUNTAIN 5.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
WALKER MOUNTAIN 4.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
ARBUTUS LOOP 4.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CORKSCREW 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GENESIS LOOP 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CHIMNEY LOOP 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GOOSE 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BEAR CREEK 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CERES 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MEADOW LOOP 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
TAILINGS LOOP 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LYNN CAMP 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
TRAIL BOSS 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
WOLF CREEK 1.8 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ROARING FORK 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LYNN CAMP 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
WALKER MOUNTAIN 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
ROARING FORK 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SALAMANDER 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SEVEN SISTERS 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
KEGLEY 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
STONY FORK 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
DAVIS PATH SIDE TRAIL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BEAUTY 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
STONY FORK 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GULLION FORK POND 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LYNN CAMP 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes

Museums in War

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
HISTORIC CRAB ORCHARD MUSEUM & PIONEER PARKHISTORY MUSEUM$472,076
APPALACHIAN ARTS CENTERART MUSEUM
HIGGINBOTHAM HOUSE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM1790 PISGAH ROAD2769883800
MCDOWELL COUNTY MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM
RAVEN THEATER AND COAL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
TAZEWELL COUNTY HISTORICALHISTORIC PRESERVATION2769884069
TAZEWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in War

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
TAZEWELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY310 E. MAIN STREET0.0111,115
MCDOWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY90 HOWARD ST.0.094,381
WAR PUBLIC LIBRARYBERWIND LAKE ROAD0.03,878

Farmers Markets in War

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Four Way Farmers Market704 E Riverside Dr06/07/2014 to 09/27/2014Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Richlands Farmers Market
Tazewell Farmers Market106 Gratton Rd05/07/2013 to 10/29/2013Tue: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;

Restaurants in War

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adrian's Roadside Diner
The Owl

Banks in War

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pioneer Bank

Pharmacies in War

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
MCDOWELL PHARMACY 608 MAIN STREET 304-875-2291
RITE AID - 1462 11880 MAIN STREET 304-875-2330

Cell Towers in War

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
2969 TR Barrett RdGTOWER87
Tazewell Cell Site - 1000 North of US Highway 19 & 460TOWER81
Richlands cell site cell # 24 State County Rd. 617 & US 460 2.5 Mi N of US 460TOWER73
710 WAR TOWER ROAD (97014)LTOWER61
710 WAR TOWER ROAD (97014)LTOWER61
740 Glenwood Street (96686)GTOWER40

Fire Stations in War

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
War Volunteer Fire Department7 River RDVolunteer304-875-2244

Bridges in War

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1980402,500F
Truss (Thru)Steel20011152,200F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2004522,200P
OtherSteel19931492,000P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19951622,000F
CulvertConcrete continuous1968411,100P
CulvertConcrete continuous196840950F
OtherPrestressed concrete194731500F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete202368450G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete202338200G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193629150P
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete200998150F
SlabConcrete193635100P
SlabConcrete193630100P

Airports Near War

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mercer County AirportBLFMedium Airport
Raleigh County Memorial AirportBKWMedium Airport
Belcher Regional AirportSmall Airport
Bocamanu AirportSmall Airport
Burkes Garden AirportSmall Airport
Catron FieldSmall Airport
Fayette AirportSmall Airport
Flying W AirportSmall Airport
Kee FieldSmall Airport
Logan County AirportSmall Airport
Mike Ferrell FieldSmall Airport
Mountain Empire AirportSmall Airport
South Fork FieldSmall Airport
Southern West Virginia Regional AirportSmall Airport
Tazewell County AirportSmall Airport
Virginia Highlands AirportVJISmall Airport
White Oak Stand AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in War

2 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
McDowell County Sheriff's Office257 Virginia Avenue
Richlands Police Department1851 Cranwell Drive

Grocery Stores in War

3 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Dollar General 932OtherRote 16
Grants Supermarket 9Supermarket11386 Main Street
Hillbilly Market# 6Convenience Store14059 Rocket Boys Dr

Post Offices in War

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Caretta Post Office
Warriormine Post Office

Treatment Centers in War

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CMCSB - Main A OfficeBoth276-964-6702
CMCSB Administration - Allison BuildingBoth276-964-6702
CMCSB Tazewell Co - Satellite OfficeBoth276-964-6702
Southern Highlands CMHC IncBoth304-436-2106

Churches & Religious Organizations in War

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CHURCH ON THE ROCKPO BOX 1
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 823
FREE MISSION IN CHRIST CHURCHHC 32 BOX 42
INTERNATIONAL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF CHRISTLOCAL
TRUE LIGHT CHURCH OF GOD IN JESUS NAME INCPO BOX 181
WAR PH CHURCHPO BOX 172
WORD ASSEMBLY OF GODPO BOX 561
YUKON PH CHURCHPO BOX 982

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Frequently Asked Questions About War

What is the population of War?

War has a population of 593 residents and is located in West Virginia. The population density is 666 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 58.7% female and 41.3% male.

Is War expensive to live in?

War is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 89.5 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $20,852, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $28,800 (90% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $722 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is War safe?

Public safety is a concern in War, with a violent crime rate of 4,176 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,874 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, War receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in War?

War has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.6 inches, with 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in War?

The unemployment rate in War is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,078. There are 382 business establishments in the area, including 14 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 48 minutes, and 12.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in War?

The median home value in War is $28,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $34,766. For renters, the median monthly rent is $722. Fair market rent is $766 for a 1-bedroom and $945 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 57.3%.

How are the schools in War?

Schools in War have an average test score of 3.7 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 9.4% of adults in War hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.2% have completed high school. 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is War?

The obesity rate in War is 44.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 29.4% of adults are smokers. 41.8% are physically inactive. 34.2% of residents report depression. 13.3% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 27.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,673.

What is transportation like in War?

The average commute in War is 48 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 54.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of War?

The racial and ethnic makeup of War is 95.1% White, 1% Black or African American. 93% of residents speak only English at home, while 7% speak Spanish. 5.7% of the population are military veterans. 38.4% of residents have a disability. 92.7% have health insurance coverage.

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