Hurricane SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Hurricane summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hurricane. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around West Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hurricane is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hurricane is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Hurricane is $269,184.
The median income in Hurricane is $71,167.
Hurricane's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hurricane Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hurricane | West Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 86 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 84 | 61 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hurricane, WV Weather
The average high in Hurricane is 66.0° and the average low is 42.9°.
There are 92.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.1 inches of precipitation each year with 15.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hurricane |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 92.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Hurricane, WV Photos
Rankings & Articles For Hurricane
Locations Around Hurricane
Map Of Hurricane, WV
Best Places Around Hurricane
St. Albans, WV
Population 10,522
Teays Valley, WV
Population 14,151
Pea Ridge, WV
Population 6,988
Dunbar, WV
Population 7,254
South Charleston, WV
Population 13,457
Nitro, WV
Population 6,853
Cross Lanes, WV
Population 9,671
Hurricane Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hurricane
The current population in Hurricane is 6,855. The population has increased 9.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,855 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 6,891 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 6,908 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 6,901 | 10.9% |
| 2020 | 6,225 | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 6,482 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 6,477 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 6,450 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 6,460 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 6,388 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 6,352 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 6,336 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 6,306 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 6,288 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 6,264 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hurricane
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Hurricane is:
93.0% White with 6,374 White residents.
0.7% African American with 45 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 83 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 235 Two Or More residents.
1.7% Hispanic with 118 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hurricane | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.0% | 89.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.1% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hurricane
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Hurricane is 51.9% female with 3,560 female residents.
Hurricane is 48.1% male with 3,295 male residents.
| Gender | Hurricane | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hurricane for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Hurricane completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Hurricane completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Hurricane completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Hurricane completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Hurricane completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Hurricane completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Hurricane completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Hurricane completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Hurricane completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hurricane | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 39.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hurricane, West Virginia
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1.8% of households in Hurricane earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Hurricane earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.9% of households in Hurricane earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.1% of households in Hurricane earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.0% of households in Hurricane earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.3% of households in Hurricane earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.2% of households in Hurricane earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.6% of households in Hurricane earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Hurricane earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.3% of households in Hurricane earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hurricane | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.9% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 12.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.3% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.2% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.6% | 15.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.3% | 5.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
