Hurricane, Hurricane WV — neighborhood review

Hurricane, WV

Hurricane · Putnam County · WV 25526

Updated August 5, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$235K

Median Price

17/100

Walk Score

8.5/10

Schools

90 min

to Charleston, WV

Score Breakdown

AAffordability
92/100
BSafety
78/100
B+Schools
85/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
35/100
FWalkability
17/100
WYLT Score63/100

Our Take

Hurricane offers solid school quality and affordable housing in a quiet, low‑flood environment, but you’ll need a car for most errands and the nightlife/dining options are minimal. It’s a decent place if you value family and affordability, but you’ll face limited public transit and a very rural feel. Consider it if you’re willing to trade city conveniences for a smaller community.

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The Good

  • ✓Top‑rated public schools (average 8.7/10),
  • ✓Affordable median home price relative to median income,
  • ✓Low flood risk (Zone X) and a generally quiet environment,
  • ✓Good median income that supports comfortable living

Real Talk

  • !Everything you need requires a car—no sidewalks or transit,
  • !Limited dining, nightlife, and recreational options,
  • !Internet speeds may be slower and less reliable than larger towns,
  • !A history of animal incidents suggests you may need to be cautious around neighbors' pets
  • $Higher car maintenance and fuel costs due to reliance on personal vehicles,
  • $Higher property tax rates for school funding,
  • $Insurance costs can rise if you live near aggressive dog owners

Best For

Families with children (great schools),First‑time homebuyers looking for affordability,Retirees seeking a quiet, low‑risk community,Remote workers who can handle limited local amenities

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

Hurricane, WV

B

Safety grade

Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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