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Hughes, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lee County County
Hughes, AR
At a Glance
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)
Is Hughes a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hughes residents earn a median household income of $26,850 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,926. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hughes is $74,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,337. Median rent is $473/month, with 38.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Hughes reports 345 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,107/100K.
Education
6.5% of adults in Hughes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hughes has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.