At a Glance
Median Income
$50,263
$28,965 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
Zillow: $173,664
Median Rent
$913/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
23.4% smoking rate
How Hurt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hurt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hurt 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
Hurt residents earn a median household income of $50,263 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,965. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,798 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hurt is $141,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,664. Median rent is $913/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
15.0% of adults in Hurt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 43.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,382
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,263
Per Capita$28,965
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$913
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$173,664
Housing Units690
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death8,566/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
Elevation674 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband64.1%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hurt was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.