War is a city in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States.

Its name is derived from War Creek,[6] whose confluence with Dry Fork is located within the city.

There were 436 housing units at an average density of 489.9 per square mile (189.2/km2).

28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 388 housing units at an average density of 428.7 per square mile (164.6/km2).

29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.