At a Glance
Median Income
$38,750
$37,800 per capita
Home Value
$160,400
Zillow: $167,515
Violent Crime
289/100K
1,661/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
66.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Hough Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hough's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hough a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hough residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,800. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 579 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hough is $160,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,515. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Hough reports 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,661/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Hough hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
66.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hough has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population21
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$37,800
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A
Home Value$160,400
Rent
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$167,515
Housing Units18
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent289/100K
Property1,661/100K
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,313/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.8 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation3,283 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+66.7%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute23 min
Broadband15.0%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hough was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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