Hughes Springs, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Camp County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,676 Population 673/sq mi density
$50,924 Median Income $23,291 per capita
$138,600 Home Value $173,873 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
65 Violent Crime/100K 519 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,924 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,600 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hughes Springs, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,924
32% below
$23,291 per capita
Home Value
$138,600
51% below
Zillow: $173,873
Median Rent
$833/mo
28% below
19.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
83% below
519/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Hughes Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
49%
Rent
72%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hughes Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hughes Springs residents earn a median household income of $50,924 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,291. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 279 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hughes Springs is $138,600 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,873. Median rent is $833/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Hughes Springs reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 519/100K.

Education

16.5% of adults in Hughes Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hughes Springs has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,676
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density673/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,924
Per Capita$23,291
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$539M
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,600
Rent$833
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$173,873
Housing Units810
Rent Burden19.0%

Crime

F
Violent65/100K
Property519/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,544/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation381 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hughes Springs was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.