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About Hurt
Town in Virginia, United StatesHurt is a town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,269 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Danville, Virginia metropolitan area.
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Housing in Hurt
The typical Hurt home is worth about $174,000, up 0.6% in a year, 58% below the Virginia typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Hurt
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Hurt's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Hurt
Full picture →Most working residents leave Hurt for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Altavista (23%), Danville (4%) and Lynchburg (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Health in Hurt
Health Grade D−
Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Virginia
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 7 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Hurt
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Hurt
Full climate →Hurt has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Hurt
All Hurt schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Hurt’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 70% of Virginia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within VA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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