What are the schools like in Hurricane, WV?

Hurricane is served primarily by Putnam County Schools. The district operates 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Hurricane?

The median household income in Hurricane, WV is $70,861 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Hurricane, WV?

Hurricane has an average high temperature of 43.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.7 inches.

Hurricane, WV Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hurricane, WV affordable or expensive?

Hurricane's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hurricane is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $174,600 and the median rent is $856 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hurricane, WV?

Hurricane has a violent crime rate of 59.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1302.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hurricane, WV a Good Place to Live?

Hurricane is a small town of 6,908 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $70,861 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Hurricane stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hurricane is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hurricane city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.4

Hurricane's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hurricane costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hurricane, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$174,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$856	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,861	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hurricane's violent crime rate is 59.2 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.2 /100k

Property Crime

1302.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hurricane is served primarily by Putnam County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hurricane, WV	National Avg
School District	Putnam County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	14	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hurricane sees average highs of 43.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 10.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hurricane, WV
Average High — January	43.6°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	10.7"

Demographics

Metric	Hurricane, WV	National Avg
Population	6,908	—
Median Age	39.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Culloden, WV 3 mi Teays Valley, WV 5 mi Milton, WV 7 mi Eleanor, WV 9 mi Winfield, WV 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Hurricane

Hurricane, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

25526

Hurricane vs Other Cities

Hurricane, WV vs Culloden, WV Hurricane, WV vs Teays Valley, WV Hurricane, WV vs Milton, WV Hurricane, WV vs Eleanor, WV Hurricane, WV vs Winfield, WV

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hurricane, WV affordable or expensive?

Hurricane's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hurricane roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $174,600 and median rent is $856/month.

What is the crime rate in Hurricane, WV?

Hurricane's violent crime rate is 59.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1302.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hurricane?

Public schools in Hurricane are operated by Putnam County Schools. The district has 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hurricane, WV a good place to live?

Hurricane, WV has a population of 6,908, a median household income of $70,861, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hurricane?

Hurricane averages 43.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 10.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hurricane?

Hurricane, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 25526.

What is the population of Hurricane?

The population of Hurricane, West Virginia is 6,908 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hurricane?

Key numbers for living in Hurricane: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $174,600, median household income $70,861, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hurricane side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.