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West Hamlin, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Cabell County County
West Hamlin, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is West Hamlin a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% below 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 $89,707. 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.
Safety & Crime
West Hamlin reports 618 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 971/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.