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 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. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 23.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2849°N, 82.1978°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cabell County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in |
West Hamlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.2").