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Hurricane, WV

Founded 1888Putnam CountyElev. 215 m
Population
6,891
Median home
$190,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Hurricane

With about 6,891 residents, Hurricane is one of West Virginia's notable places. Hurricane was founded in 1888 and sits in Putnam County. The median age is 43.6 and the median household income is $67,083. Homes carry a median value of $190,400, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (94.7%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,891
Median age
43.6
Median household income
$67,083
Per-capita income
$38,242
Poverty rate
10.9%
High-school grad or higher
96%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg. commute
25 min
Work from home
14.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White94.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Black0.1%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.9%
Sales & office21.4%
Service18.5%
Production, transportation & material moving9.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$190,400
Median gross rent
$854/mo
Owner-occupied
69.5%
Median year built
1981
Households
2,996
Avg. household size
2.3

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Hurricane has 7 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading0%
Math61%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

HURRICANE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
HURRICANE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
CONNER STREET ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
HURRICANE TOWN ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
LAKESIDE ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
WEST TEAYS ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Hurricane vs West Virginia and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hurricane.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Putnam County
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hurricane is in Putnam County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hurricane was founded in 1888 and sits in Putnam County. Elevation ~215 m.

Map of Hurricane
Hurricane, WV
Where Hurricane is
CharlestonHuntingtonMorgantownParkersburgWheelingMartinsburgHurricane
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Asbury House
Notable people from Hurricane
Hubert Summers EllisDoc HollidaySteve DunlapSylvan WittwerLauren Oyler
People searches in Hurricane
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Milton (7 mi)St. Albans (11 mi)Nitro (11 mi)Barboursville (15 mi)Dunbar (16 mi)South Charleston (18 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hurricane, WV (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hurricane, West Virginia.

Richard Samual Nelson, 61
Hurricane · Putnam County · 25526
Richard P Adams, 56
Hurricane · Putnam County · 25526

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hurricane — frequently asked

What is the population of Hurricane, West Virginia?
Hurricane has a population of about 6,891, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hurricane?
The median home value in Hurricane is $190,400, and the median gross rent is $854/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Hurricane face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Putnam County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including heat wave, ice storm, landslide.
How many schools are in Hurricane?
Hurricane has 7 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hurricane?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Hurricane. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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