The Town FilesLincoln County, West Virginia
19,902 people. The median home is worth $105,300 (typical West Virginia town: $125,000) and the median household earns $46,205.
Towns in Lincoln County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Creek | 1,595 | $159,300 | $74,231 | 48.1 |
| Hamlin | 1,039 | $95,500 | $61,429 | 43.5 |
| Harts | 573 | $91,100 | $40,938 | 47.9 |
| West Hamlin | 524 | $129,800 | $17,500 | 52.4 |
People and housing
| Lincoln County | Typical West Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,300 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $771 | $811 |
| Median household income | $46,205 | $52,093 |
| Median age | 44.1 | 43.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.1% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.2% | 18.6% |
Jobs and pay
2,423 jobs in 2024, average pay $42,630 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 460 storm events in Lincoln County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lincoln County has been included in 39 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 26, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4861: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 24, 2024 | Flood | DR-4787: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 22, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4783: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 20, 2021 | Flood | DR-4605: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 13, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4603: Severe Winter Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).