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Hurricane, West Virginia

Introduction to Hurricane, West Virginia

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

Hurricane History

Hurricane is a city in the Putnam County, which was founded in 1848. The city was named after the Hurricane Creek. The town of Hurricane Bridge was located near the intersection of Route 34 and Route 60. Collis P. Huntington completed the single track railroad in 1873, which connected Chesapeake and the Ohio River. The town was relocated and was named Hurricane Station. The town was incorporated in 1888. Later in 1970s the status was raised to a city.

Hurricane and nearby Attractions

  • Buffington Island
  • Beech Fork State Park
  • Hurricane City Park
  • Hurricane Plaza Shopping Center
  • Museum in the Community

Things To Do In Hurricane

Hurricane city offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The city has numerous parks like Beech Fork State Park, and Hurricane City Park. The tourists can shop at the Hurricane Plaza Shopping Center. Book lovers can visit the Putnam County Public Library. The Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church, and Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church are some of the local churches.

Hurricane Transportation

Yeager Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Hurricane Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued through Marshall University, Ohio University, and West Virginia State College.

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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