HurricaneMO
A town of 845. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
What makes Hurricane stand out
The thing Hurricane does most differently from other towns.
845 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Hurricane’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hurricane. Another town gets a different order.
Hurricane’s public schools outperform 91% of Missouri districts
The public schools Hurricane’s kids attend outperform 91% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Elementary | PK–5 | 30 | B+ |
| Hale High | 6–12 | 59 | A |
Most working residents commute out of Hurricane
Most working residents leave Hurricane for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Carrollton (22%), Chillicothe (10%) and Marshall (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Hurricane has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Hurricane is
Hurricane beats the Missouri average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Hurricane | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.8% | 9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.9% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 8% |
3.7% of Hurricane is conserved land
2.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Little Compton Lake Conservation Area | 1.1 mi | 359 |
| 2. Hale Public Park | — | 2 |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
96% of working residents leave Hurricane for work
Where Hurricane’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hurricane
Township in Carroll County, Missouri, U.S.
Hurricane Township is a township in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 605 at the 2020 census. Hurricane Township took its name from Big Hurricane Creek.
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- Population
- 605