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West Hamlin, West Virginia
Town · Population 495 · #151 in West Virginia
About West Hamlin
Set in the western part of West Virginia, West Hamlin is a tiny community with an estimated population of 495.
Officially, West Hamlin is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.53 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 934 residents per square mile.
📰 West Hamlin News Today
- Drug charges issued for West Hamlin businessman lincolnjournal.com · Jul 21
- David Bruce Hutchison Obituary Jun 4, 2026 Handley Funeral Home · Jun 4
- Man charged with wanton endangerment WSAZ · Mar 5
- Teddy Everett Cooper Legacy obituary · Jul 28
- State police searching for suspect after shots fired in Lincoln County WV News · Mar 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes West Hamlin Unique
- The only place in America named West Hamlin — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Hamlin
- Zen Way Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in West Hamlin
- Guyan Valley Middle
- West Hamlin Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWest Virginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)495
Rank in state#151 of 230
Land area0.53 sq mi
Density934/sq mi
Coordinates38.2849, -82.1978