War, WV
Living in War
Bikeability21
Walkability58
Commute29
Public Transit22
Affordability100
Public Safety97
Airports4
Hospitals46
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
760Population-208 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black4%
Caucasian96%
Education
Less than high school38%
High school graduate46%
Some College5%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$19kMedian Household Income-$3.3k (2010–19)
60%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K53%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K3%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector46%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office31%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$39kMedian Home Value-$900 (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$303Median Monthly Rent+$72 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194919%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K60%
$50K to $99K37%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke11%
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas12%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in War
United States45
West Virginia21
McDowell County5
Property Crime in War
United States48
West Virginia20
McDowell County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in War
Inland Flooding47
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near War, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near War, WV
First Apostolic Christian
16 miles, SW
Richlands Christian Academy
16 miles, SW
Faith Academy
18 miles, S
Mountain Mission School
23 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near War, WV
Bluefield College
24 miles, E
Bluefield State College
24 miles, E
Concord University
38 miles, E
Emory & Henry College
38 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near War, WV
Welch Community Hospital
10 miles, NE
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
16 miles, SE
Clinch Valley Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Buchanan General Hospital
22 miles, W
Airports
Airports near War, WV
Tri-Cities Airport
70 miles, SW
Yeager Airport
74 miles, N
Greenbrier Valley Airport
80 miles, NE
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
88 miles, NW