Hamlin, West Virginia
Hamlin is a town of 1,068 people in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
Why visit Hamlin
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Lincoln National Bank.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Hamlin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hamlin
Hamlin is a town in and the county seat of Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States, along the Mud River. The population was recorded as 1,040 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Hamlin, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Lincoln National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic bank building located at 219 Main Street in Hamlin, West Virginia
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes1
Shopping1
History
The town was established in 1833 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly. Hamlin was named for Bishop Leonidas Lent Hamline of the Methodist Church. A former postmaster claimed that Bishop Hamline added the "E" to his last name.
From the History section of Hamlin, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare2
Map of Hamlin
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 25°F | 3.4 in | 4.4 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 31°F | 4.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 78°F | 51°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 60°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 64°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 63°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 32°F | 3.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 27°F | 3.8 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hamlin (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lincoln County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-02-26: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-05-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-05-13: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawrence County Airpark (HTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Culloden 10 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Barboursville 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Alum Creek 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Teays Valley 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- St. Albans 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Huntington 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Eleanor 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Cross Lanes 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Dunbar 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- South Charleston 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hamlin West Virginia, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Hamlin Trinity UMC, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hamlin Church of Christ, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lincoln National Bank, Hamlin, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS014-E-7299 - View of West Virginia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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