Hamlin, WV

Living in Hamlin

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 47
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 66
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 9
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Schools 7
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Residents

1.6k Population +330 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate55%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$5.7k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty
21  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%

Employers

Government20%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office27%
Service37%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$82k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$426 Median Monthly Rent +$105 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K61%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity42%
Utility gas54%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hamlin

United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Lincoln County17

Property Crime in Hamlin

United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Lincoln County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 8
Feb 36 3 7
Mar 44 4 3
Apr 54 4 1
May 63 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 36 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hamlin

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hamlin, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hamlin, WV

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Colleges

Colleges near Hamlin, WV

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Marshall University
20 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Hamlin, WV

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Airports

Airports near Hamlin, WV

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Yeager Airport
28 miles, E
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