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Hugo, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Washington County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
915 Population 1,005/sq mi density
$47,222 Median Income $29,859 per capita
$241,200 Home Value $234,385 Zillow
$1,008 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
216 Violent Crime/100K 378 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$47,222 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$241,200 home value, $1,008/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hugo, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,222
37% below
$29,859 per capita
Home Value
$241,200
14% below
Zillow: $234,385
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
13% below
18.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
216/100K
43% below
378/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
7% below
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Hugo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
86%
Rent
87%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hugo 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

Hugo residents earn a median household income of $47,222 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,859. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hugo is $241,200 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,385. Median rent is $1,008/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Hugo reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 378/100K.

Education

26.1% of adults in Hugo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hugo has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population915
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,005/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,222
Per Capita$29,859
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$188M
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Housing

B+
Home Value$241,200
Rent$1,008
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$234,385
Housing Units405
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

F
Violent216/100K
Property378/100K

Health

Obesity29.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,044 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute22 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Hugo was founded in 1870.
The median home in Hugo was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.