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Hamlin, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Lincoln County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,173
Population
1,955/sq mi density
$56,583
Median Income
$27,286 per capita
$92,500
Home Value
$102,676 Zillow
$719
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
618
Violent Crime/100K
971 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,583 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
618 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hamlin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Hamlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").