Hughes, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County

4.5 /5.0

A+ Excellent

32 Population 11/sq mi density

26°F Avg Temperature

A+

Overall

4.5 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Education

4.5 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hughes, AK

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

0.0%

100% below

87.5% high school+

Unemployment

9.1%

153% above

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

35.6%

11% above

26.1% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

26°F

How Hughes Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hughes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty

Bachelor's

Unemployment

253%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hughes a Good Place to Live?

A+

4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Hughes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hughes has an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July.

Data Overview

People

Population32

Median Age70.2 yrs

Density11/mi²

Male / Female41% / 59%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$14,069

Unemployment9.1%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$384M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership73.7%

Zillow$290,656

Housing Units29

Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity35.6%

Diabetes12.2%

Smoking26.1%

Heart Disease6.6%

Premature Death22,704/100K

Climate

Avg Temp26°F

Elevation586 ft

Education

A+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+87.5%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%

Broadband10.5%

Internet Speed5 Mbps

Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Hughes was built in 1986.

The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (202 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

56.3% of the population has a disability.

182 declared natural disasters on record.