Hurt is a town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States.

The community bears the name of Colonel John R. Hurt, an early citizen.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.41 square miles (9 km2).

There were 592 housing units at an average density of 226.0 per square mile (87.2/km2).

24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.