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 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 6,430 inhabitants.
The city was created 133 years ago in 1887.
Geography
Hurricane is located at 38°25'57"N 82°1'13"W (38.4325900, -82.0201400).
Weather
Hurricane forecast: A slight chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. more
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Hurricane Quick Facts
| Population : | 6,430 (2019) |
| 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 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:23:53 (11th May 2021) |
| Density : | 658 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 2.27% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 65℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Demographics
The population of Hurricane increased by 2.27% in 9 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 |
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, you can see a list of people who born in Hurricane.
- Sylvan Wittwer (agronomist)
- Robert Ferdinand Shank (American aviator)
Schools
College & universities near Hurricane
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456621 | Strayer University-West Virginia | Scott Depot (WV) | 25560 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hurricane
| 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 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Hurricane, Utah city in Washington County, Utah, United States
- Hurricane, Missouri township in Bollinger County, Missouri
Other cities in Putnam County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Putnam County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eleanor | 1,587 | City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Buffalo | 1,260 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
| Poca | 974 | City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Bancroft | 591 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Hurricane distances to largest West Virginia cities