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Hurt, VA
Town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
Population
1,361
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
392
ZIP codes
0
Hurt and its ZIP codes
Hurt at a glance
- Hurt is 78% denser than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,000, 37% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,600 (61% below Virginia) and median rent is $786 a month.
Local data for Hurt, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hurt, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,000
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$786/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
48.3
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (98), Mexican Americans (66), Irish Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pittsylvania County. PPP loans are for Hurt.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,411
13,000 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$447M
FY 2026, $7,390 per person
How people get to work
Hurt, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hurt, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
970
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hurt, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Hurt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AltavistaTown | 2.8 mi | 5.4 |
| MotleyCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4 |
| GretnaTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| TimberlakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.2 |
| RustburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 12.5 |
| MonetaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| ForestCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 13.6 |
| North ShoreCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 14 |
| PenhookCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 11.2 |
| BrooknealTown | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| ChathamTown | 20 mi | 2 |
| BedfordTown | 21 mi | 11.1 |
| Union HallCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 14.5 |
| LynchburgCity | 22 mi | 48.9 |
| Westlake CornerCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 13.3 |
| NathalieCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hurt, VA in?
- Hurt is in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Hurt, VA?
- About 1,361 people live in Hurt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hurt?
- Nearby places include Altavista (2.8 mi), Motley (3.2 mi), Gretna (11 mi), Timberlake (15 mi), Rustburg (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023