Colorado
Hugo is a small town in Colorado with a population of 915. Residents earn $47,222 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hugo receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hugo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hugo is $47,222, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Hugo is $241,200, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,008 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Hugo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches, including 24.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,222 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,859 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $834 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,494 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 154 |
| County GDP | $188M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,200 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.50% |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $241,200 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $234,385 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,008 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,200 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.50% |
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,152/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.4 inches |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,044 ft (1,537 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,005/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1362°N, 103.4731°W |
| County FIPS | 08121 |
Winner: Republican by 75.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.1% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,005/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |