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War, WV


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War, West Virginia

War, West Virginia, in McDowell county, is 72 miles S of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 151 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is home to some 788 residents.

The People and Families of War

In War, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, War had a median family income of $20,521.

War Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in War was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in War. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In War, 88% of commuters drive to work. People in War expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

War strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%War Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%War Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%War Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of War, WV

Comparing War to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Age of the Population86
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens63
Male Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married47
Average Household Size49

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime85
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