Hamlin, West Virginia
Quick Statistics
Hamlin is a community in Lincoln County, West Virginia, home to about 1,068 people spread across 0.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $30,625 a year, and a typical home is worth about $95,500. About 26.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the West Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Hamlin ranks number 141 of 429 in population, number 113 in median household income, number 219 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Hamlin typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 23°F. The area sees roughly 19 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | West Hamlin, WV | 5.2 mi. | 567 |
| 2. | Salt Rock, WV | 7.0 mi. | 274 |
| 3. | Culloden, WV | 9.6 mi. | 3,040 |
| 4. | Milton, WV | 11.1 mi. | 2,817 |
| 5. | Hurricane, WV | 11.3 mi. | 6,855 |
| 6. | Barboursville, WV | 13.7 mi. | 4,376 |
| 7. | Alum Creek, WV | 14.3 mi. | 1,749 |
| 8. | Upper Falls, WV | 14.7 mi. | 3,701 |
What is the population of Hamlin, West Virginia?
Hamlin has a population of about 1,068 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Hamlin, West Virginia in?
Hamlin is located in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
What is the median home value in Hamlin, West Virginia?
The median home value in Hamlin is about $95,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Hamlin, West Virginia?
The median personal income in Hamlin is about $30,625 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Hamlin, West Virginia?
Since 1950, 5 tornadoes have been recorded in Lincoln County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Hamlin, West Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 23 degrees, with around 19 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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