West Virginia
Hamlin is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,173. Residents earn $56,583 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hamlin receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hamlin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hamlin is $56,583, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Hamlin is $92,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $719 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 618 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 971 per 100,000, 50% below the national average.
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Hamlin enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,583 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,286 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $820 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,458 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 340 |
| County GDP | $333M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,333 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.44% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |
| Census Median | $92,500 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $102,676 |
| Census Median Rent | $719 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,333 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.44% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% |
| Asthma | 13.3% |
| COPD | 10.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% |
| Depression | 34.7% |
| Mental Distress | 24.9% |
| Physical Distress | 18.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 17,817/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 5.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Total Violent | 617.8/100K |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 176.5/100K |
| Assault | 441.3/100K |
| Total Property | 970.9/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 441.3/100K |
| Theft | 529.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.6 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 660 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,955/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2779°N, 82.1020°W |
| County FIPS | 54043 |
Winner: Republican by 62.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.0% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,955/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |