Hurricane, Putnam County, West Virginia
Hurricane: City in West Virginia
About
Hurricane is a city located in the county of Putnam in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,284 and a population density of 643 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,389 inhabitants.
The city was created 135 years ago in 1887.
Quick Facts about Hurricane
Population : | 6,389 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | West Virginia (United States) |
County : | Putnam County |
Postal code : | 25526 |
Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
Area : | 9.78 km2 |
Altitude : | 705 feet / 215 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1888 (135 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 00:21:30 (1st February 2023) |
Density : | 654 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 1.64% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Hurricane is located at 38°25'57"N 82°1'13"W (38.4325900, -82.0201400).
Hurricane map
- Official Website
Official website of Hurricane
Demographics
The population of Hurricane increased by 1.64% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 6,284 | - | census |
2011 | 6,296 | 0.19% | estimation process |
2012 | 6,339 | 0.68% | estimation process |
2013 | 6,337 | -0.03% | estimation process |
2014 | 6,348 | 0.17% | estimation process |
2015 | 6,421 | 1.14% | estimation process |
2016 | 6,523 | 1.56% | estimation process |
2017 | 6,511 | -0.18% | estimation process |
2018 | 6,480 | -0.48% | estimation process |
2019 | 6,430 | -0.78% | estimation process |
2020 | 6,389 | -0.64% | estimation process |
People born in Hurricane (5)
People born in Hurricane, including politician Hubert Summers Ellis, college football player, college football coach, linebacker Doc Holliday, football player and coach Steve Dunlap, .
List
- Sylvan Wittwer (agronomist) he was born in 17/01/1917
- Robert Ferdinand Shank (American aviator) he was born in 05/10/1891
Schools in Hurricane
College & universities near Hurricane, WV
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
456621 | Strayer University-West Virginia | Scott Depot (WV) | 25560 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hurricane, WV
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
Post offices near Hurricane
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Hurrican Post Office | Hurricane (WV) | 25526 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Hurricane , Utah city in Washington County, Utah, United States with a population of 19,855 people.
- Hurricane , Missouri township in Bollinger County, Missouri with a population of 656 people.
Other cities in Putnam County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Putnam County , WV.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Teays Valley | 13,175 | Census designated place |
Eleanor | 1,579 | City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Buffalo | 1,263 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
Poca | 963 | City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Bancroft | 596 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Hurricane distances to largest West Virginia cities