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Harts, WV

Census-designated place in Lincoln County, West Virginia.

Population

747

Land area

9.2sq mi

People per sq mi

81

ZIP codes

0

Harts and its ZIP codes

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Harts at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $40,938 a year, 31% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,100 (44% below West Virginia).

Local data for Harts, WV

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Harts, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$40,938

Poverty rate

42.2%

Median home value

$91,100

Homeownership

96.5%

Bachelor's or higher

6.8%

Median age

47.9

Average commute

40.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (7).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Harts.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$41,496

2,608 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$40,995

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$142M

FY 2026, $6,957 per person

Lincoln County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Harts, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.6%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.6%

Average one-way commute: 40.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Harts, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

460

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

81

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 27°F

49.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Harts, WV, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.9%

U.S. 33.3% +13.6 pts

Diabetes

20.2%

U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts

Smoking

25.5%

U.S. 12.8% +12.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.8%

U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts

Cities near Harts

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Big CreekCensus-designated place5.5 mi0.6
ChapmanvilleTown7.4 mi0.7
Mitchell HeightsTown12 mi0.3
HenlawsonCensus-designated place12 mi0.8
Justice AdditionCensus-designated place12 mi0.1
VerdunvilleCensus-designated place13 mi2.7
Crooked CreekCensus-designated place13 mi0.6
Peach CreekCensus-designated place14 mi0.2
West LoganTown14 mi0.3
Mount Gay-ShamrockCensus-designated place14 mi7.5
LoganCity15 mi1.1
HoldenCensus-designated place15 mi3.7
StollingsCensus-designated place16 mi0.4
DanvilleTown16 mi1
GreenviewCensus-designated place17 mi1
McConnellCensus-designated place17 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Harts, WV in?
Harts is in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Harts, WV?
About 747 people live in Harts, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Harts?
Nearby places include Big Creek (5.5 mi), Chapmanville (7.4 mi), Mitchell Heights (12 mi), Henlawson (12 mi), Justice Addition (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023