Hurricane district, Virginia
Hurricane district profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hurricane district is a geographic entity located in Buchanan County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,014. The land area covers 76.28 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,014 | ±447 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 51.2 yrs | ±9.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,315 | ±196 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,669 | ±234 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,315 | ±196 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 354 | ±154 |
| Median Home Value | $78,400 | ±$7,951 |
| Median Gross Rent | $629 | ±$20 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,625 | ±$15,012 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,814 | ±$6,774 |
| Poverty Rate | 28% | ±12% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 844 | ±384 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ±7.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 796 | ±254 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 61.1% | ±8.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 18,632 (2024)
ID: 176672
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 950, GRUNDY VA 24614-0950
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Rosedale, VA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | N | Grundy, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cedar Bluff, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-07 | Honaker, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Honaker, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Grundy, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-07 | Honaker, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Honaker, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Richlands, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Richlands, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Appalachian College of Pharmacy
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College | 6.1 mi away | 1060 Dragon Road, Oakwood, VA, 24631 |
2764984190
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HONAKER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 10 LIBRARY DR, HONAKER, VA, 24260 |
(276) 873-6600
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Appalachian School of Law
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College | 11.2 mi away | 1169 Edgewater Drive, Grundy, VA, 24614 |
27693543491231
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BUCHANAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 1185 POE TOWN STREET, GRUNDY, VA, 24614 |
(276) 935-5721
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Southwest Virginia Community College
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College | 15.2 mi away | 369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill, Cedar Bluff, VA, 24609 |
2769642555
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TAZEWELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY -- RICHLANDS BRANCH
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 102 SUFFOLK AVENUE, RICHLANDS, VA, 24641 |
(276) 964-5282
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HAYSI COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 157 O`QUINN STREET, HAYSI, VA, 24256 |
(276) 865-4851
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RUSSELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 248 W. MAIN ST, LEBANON, VA, 24266 |
(276) 889-8044
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BRADSHAW
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 10,002 MARSHALL HIGHWAY, BRADSHAW, WV, 24817 |
(304) 967-5140
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HAYTERS GAP BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 20.8 mi away | 7720 HAYTERS GAP ROAD, ABINGDON, VA, 24210 |
(276) 944-4442
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GRUNDY, VA US, located 11.4 miles from Hurricane district. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.9° | 24.4° | 33.7° | 3.31" | 6.2" |
| February | 47.1° | 26.6° | 36.9° | 3.28" | 4.2" |
| March | 55.8° | 31.8° | 43.8° | 4.03" | 2.6" |
| April | 67.1° | 40.1° | 53.6° | 4.30" | 0.2" |
| May | 73.8° | 50.1° | 62.0° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.8° | 58.8° | 69.3° | 4.76" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.6° | 63.3° | 72.9° | 5.69" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.6° | 62.5° | 72.1° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 56.1° | 66.6° | 3.16" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.4° | 43.6° | 55.5° | 3.02" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.2° | 32.5° | 44.3° | 2.61" | 0.4" |
| December | 46.0° | 27.9° | 36.9° | 3.70" | 2.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honaker town | Town | 8.2 mi | — |
| Vansant CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Raven CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
| Grundy town | Town | 10.5 mi | — |
| Doran CDP | CDP | 11.1 mi | — |
| Richlands town | Town | 12.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5102793951. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.