Why visit Hurt
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Altavista Downtown Historic District, Avoca, Pittsylvania Wayside Park and Shreve Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Hurt
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hurt
Hurt 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.
From the Wikipedia article Hurt, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks12
Altavista Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Altavista, Virginia
Avoca
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic home located near Altavista, Virginia, United States
Hill Grove School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
School building in Hurt, United States of America
Locust Hill (Hurt, Virginia)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
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Mansion Truss Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Demolished historic truss bridge in Virginia, United States
Commonwealth Mobile Home Park
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
405 9th Street, Altavista
Mound Court
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Mound Court is a historic house once owned by Capt. Benjamin Clement
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes14
Dairy Freeze
Restaurant · Burger, Regional, Ice Cream, Milkshake, Hot Dog · 1.6 mi
910 Main Street, Altavista
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Peace of Pie
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
534 Main Street, Altavista
We-Fr 15:00-20:00, Sa 12:00-20:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.7 mi
1000 Main Street, Altavista
Su-We 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; PH off || PH open "takeaway...
Chef's Drive-In
Fast food · Burger, American, Sandwich, Hot Dog, Barbecue, Pancake · 1.9 mi
1101 Main Street, Altavista
Tu-Su 04:30-20:00; Mo off
Cousin Boogy's
Fast food · Burger, Chicken, American, Hot Dog, Sandwich, Regional · 1.9 mi
1040 Main Street, Altavista
Mo-Fr 10:30-19:00; Sa-Su off
2 more on the map.
History
The community bears the name of Colonel John R. Hurt, an early citizen.
Hill Grove School and Locust Hill are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Hurt, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship17
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Hurt
72 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 26°F | 3.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 45°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lynchburg Rgnl Ap 72410 (16 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pittsylvania County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-04: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-10-01: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-05-10: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Altavista 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Gretna 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Timberlake 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Forest 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Brookneal 20 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Chatham 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Lynchburg 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Concord 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Madison Heights 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Blairs 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Prospect Road, Hurt, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hill Grove School western side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mansion Truss Bridge, Harms, Bruce A., creator, Public domain
- Avoca facade, Avocamuseum, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Broad Street Altavista (3458022530), Nannette Turner from Virginia Beach Va, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Locust Hill farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
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