At a Glance
Median Income
$67,083
$38,242 per capita
Home Value
$190,400
Zillow: $263,066
Median Rent
$854/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
2,872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Hurricane Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hurricane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hurricane a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hurricane residents earn a median household income of $67,083 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,242. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 282 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hurricane is $190,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,066. Median rent is $854/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Hurricane reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,872/100K.
Education
31.9% of adults in Hurricane hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hurricane has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,891
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,857/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita$38,242
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$6,663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,400
Rent$854
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$263,066
Housing Units3,027
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent118/100K
Property2,872/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death17,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation657 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Hurricane was founded in 1888.
The median home in Hurricane was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 282 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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