Hurricane
City in Putnam County, West Virginia
Hurricane is a city in Putnam County, West Virginia, with 6,961 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 705 ft (215 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Culloden, 3.3 miles W.
- 6,961residents (2020 Census)
- 705 ftelevation · 215 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.6 km²
- 1,705 / sq mipopulation density
- 25526ZIP code
About Hurricane
Hurricane ( HUR-uh-kin) is a city in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 6,977 at the 2020 census. Located roughly equidistant from Charleston and Huntington, it is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area.
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Living in Hurricane
- Median household income
- $71,167
- Median home value
- $210,500
- Median rent
- $878/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Hurricane had 6,961 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,961 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,705 per sq mi (658 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hurricane at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Putnam County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,961 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.08 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4323° N, 82.0167° W |
| ZIP code | 25526 |
| Official website | hurricanewv.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5439532 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hurricane
- Culloden3.3 mi W
- Teays Valley5.1 mi E
- Milton6.5 mi W
- Eleanor8.8 mi NE
- Winfield9.6 mi NE
- Bancroft10.8 mi NE
- Hometown11.0 mi NE
- Raymond City11.3 mi E
- Tornado11.3 mi SE
- St. Albans11.3 mi E
- Nitro11.4 mi E
- Poca11.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hurricane
What county is Hurricane in?
Hurricane is in Putnam County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Hurricane, WV?
6,961 people lived in Hurricane at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hurricane, WV?
The ZIP code of Hurricane is 25526.
What is the elevation of Hurricane?
705 feet (215 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hurricane?
Culloden (3.3 mi), Teays Valley (5.1 mi), Milton (6.5 mi), Eleanor (8.8 mi), Winfield (9.6 mi).
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