Hurt, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Hurt is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,382. Residents earn $50,263 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,382 Population 397/sq mi density
$50,263 Median Income $28,965 per capita
$141,700 Home Value $169,484 Zillow
$913 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
78 Violent Crime/100K 156 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,263 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, $913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K (79% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,263
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $141,700
50% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 78/100K
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $913
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.6%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.4%
32% lower than US avg

How Hurt Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,382
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,263
Per Capita$28,965
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty8.4%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$913
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$169,484

Crime

F
Violent78/100K
Property156/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity43.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation674 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+84.0%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Libraries4

Is Hurt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hurt receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hurt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hurt is $50,263, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hurt is $141,700, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Hurt is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 156 per 100,000, 92% below the national average.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Hurt enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches, including 11.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Hurt has a population of 1,382 with a density of 397 people per square mile. The median age is 50.5 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.2%), with 21.2% Black.

Population

1,382
Total Population
397
People / sq mi
50.5yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
3.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Hurt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hurt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hurt is $50,263, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Hurt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,263
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,965
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
IRS Avg AGI$62,526

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.4%
32% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,798

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare93
Retail190
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,022
42% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Work from Home5.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Hurt is $141,700, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $913 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $169,484.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,700
50% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$169,484
Median List Price$195,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$195,500
$/Sq Ft$119
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.0%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$913
21% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,022
42% below US avg
Effective Rate1.43%
In Hurt, 43.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 35.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hurt vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.6%
36% above US avg
Diabetes14.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
High Blood Pressure39.3%
Asthma12.1%
COPD10.7%
Stroke4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.8%
Physical Inactivity35.6%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress22.2%
Physical Distress18.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.2%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death8,566/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access49.1%
Healthcare Facilities93
Hurt has a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents, 79% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 156 per 100,000 (92% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Hurt vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent78.1/100K
79% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault78.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property156.1/100K
92% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft156.1/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Hurt has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.8 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall11.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation674 ft (205 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density397/sq mi
Coordinates37.0964°N, 79.3033°W
County FIPS51031
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.9%
D 25.3%

Winner: Republican by 48.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+84.0%
School Test Score5.58
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density397/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities93
Restaurants77
Retail Stores190

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Work from Home5.5%

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