At a Glance
Median Income
$20,852
$12,821 per capita
Home Value
$28,800
Zillow: $40,078
Median Rent
$722/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72.2% high school+
Unemployment
28.3%
36.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
29.4% smoking rate
How War Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows War's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is War a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
War residents earn a median household income of $20,852 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,821. The unemployment rate stands at 28.3% (686% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in War is $28,800 , 90% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $40,078. Median rent is $722/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
9.4% of adults in War hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
72.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
War has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population593
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
F
Median Income$20,852
Per Capita$12,821
Unemployment28.3%
Poverty36.6%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
A+
Home Value$28,800
Rent$722
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$40,078
Housing Units400
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking29.4%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death24,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation2,069 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+72.2%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute48 min
Broadband62.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in War was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.