West Hamlin, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Cabell County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
640 Population 1,208/sq mi density
$35,263 Median Income $24,105 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $86,502 Zillow
$467 Median Rent 41.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$35,263 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $467/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

West Hamlin, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,263
53% below
$24,105 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $86,502
Median Rent
$467/mo
60% below
41.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
41% above
25.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How West Hamlin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Hamlin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
47%
Home Value
44%
Rent
40%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Hamlin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Hamlin residents earn a median household income of $35,263 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,105. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 282 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Hamlin is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,502. Median rent is $467/month, with 41.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

3.3% of adults in West Hamlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Hamlin has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population640
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density1,208/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$35,263
Per Capita$24,105
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$6,663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$467
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$86,502
Housing Units297
Rent Burden41.1%

Health

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking25.5%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death17,385/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation564 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband59.9%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in West Hamlin was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
37.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 282 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.