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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.
In War, about 56% of adults are married.
In 2000, War had a median family income of $20,521.
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.
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.
Comparing War to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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