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War, WV

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Population
536
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,341 ft
Median Home Value
$32,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$703/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$29,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About War

Set deep in the rugged hills of McDowell County, War is a small southern West Virginia town with a quiet, easygoing pace. Daily life centers along Route 16 as it winds through a scenic mountain valley surrounded by thick forests. The community has deep roots in Appalachian coal history, but these days it mostly appeals to people looking for affordable living, mountain views, and direct access to nearby ATV trails and outdoor recreation. It is a remote, peaceful place where neighbors look out for one another and the bustle of city life feels far away.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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