The Town FilesHinton, West Virginia
City in Summers County · population 2,245 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $92,900
- Household income
- $37,610
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 36.9
Hinton is a city of 2,245 people in Summers County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $92,900, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of West Virginia towns, more of a college town than 87% of West Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of West Virginia towns.
How Hinton ranks
Percentile among West Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hinton is worth $92,900, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $37,610, which is more affordable than 52% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $951 a month. 70.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hinton | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,900 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $951 | $811 |
| Median household income | $37,610 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 70.2% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.4% | — |
Who lives in Hinton
| People | Hinton | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.7% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.0% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.4% | 86.7% |
Weather in Hinton
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 24.8°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.8 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Hinton since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. The strongest, an F0, struck on April 4, 1974 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 4, 1974.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 5, 2001.
Severe weather in Summers County since 1996
Summers County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| June 25, 2016 | Flood | DR-4273: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Summers County
Summers County had 2,169 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,494 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Hinton itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Hinton
3 public schools with 1,053 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-12 Summers County Comprehensive HS | 6-12 | 669 | 11.9 |
| Hinton Area Elementary | PK-5 | 292 | 10.8 |
| Jumping Branch Elementary School | PK-5 | 92 | 8.4 |
Towns near Hinton
- Shady Spring, WV11.7 mi · 3,169 people · home $188,900
- Ghent, WV12.9 mi · 582 people · home —
- Alderson, WV13.6 mi · 975 people · home $130,400
- Daniels, WV14.0 mi · 1,654 people · home $171,300
- Beaver, WV15.6 mi · 1,129 people · home $105,200
- Beckley, WV16.8 mi · 17,286 people · home $158,000
- Stanaford, WV17.3 mi · 1,215 people · home $162,800
- Piney View, WV17.7 mi · 902 people · home $98,800
Hinton questions
Is Hinton, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hinton scores better for retirees than 64% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 12%. 24.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Hinton?
The median owner-occupied home in Hinton is valued at $92,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,610, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $951 a month.
What is the weather like in Hinton?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 18.8 inches of snow.
Does Hinton get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Hinton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on April 4, 1974. The typical West Virginia town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)