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Hurricane, WV


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Hurricane, West Virginia

Hurricane, West Virginia, in Putnam county, is 21 miles W of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 118 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The city is included in the Charleston metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,222 people lived in Hurricane.

The People and Families of Hurricane

In Hurricane, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hurricane had a median family income of $43,155. Many people in Hurricane make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Hurricane doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Hurricane residents donated more money ($13,500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Hurricane Housing

An estimated 75% of living spaces in Hurricane are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Hurricane as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Hurricane, 94% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city.

High Points

Hurricane strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 8%Hurricane People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Hurricane Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hurricane Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Hurricane Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Hurricane, WV

Comparing Hurricane to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old610
Male Share of the Population69
Female Share of the Population62
Age of the Population52
Senior Citizens41
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men38
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married810
Average Household Size510

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better610
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty510
Median Family Income49

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work24
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes91
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime63

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