Hugo, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Washington County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
915 Population 1,005/sq mi density
$47,222 Median Income $29,859 per capita
$241,200 Home Value $246,606 Zillow
$1,008 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,222 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$241,200 home value, $1,008/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hugo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. The area receives 24.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation5,044 ft (1,537 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,005/sq mi
Coordinates39.1362°N, 103.4731°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportColorado Plains Regional (AKO)
73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 24.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.6 / 100
Community Resilience44.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 7, 2021.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 117 km
Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 101 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 133 km
Jan 2, 1998 21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado M3.4 146 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 140 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 144 km
Jul 15, 2014 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado M3.0 67 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 140 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 123 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 133 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 140 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 140 km
Aug 7, 2021 23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado M2.5 82 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

620 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 47 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1999 EF3 26 km 0
May 30, 1996 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 21, 1993 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 7, 1993 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 20 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 5, 2015 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 63 km 0
May 10, 2004 EF2 51 km 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 86 km 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 87 km 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 21 km 0
Oct 5, 1994 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF2 62 km 0
May 30, 1988 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 4, 1983 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 14, 1982 EF2 66 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF2 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LAST CHANCE (17,958 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 LAST CHANCE 17,958 73 km
2018 HWY 94 7,480 36 km
2011 KARVAL 5,322 49 km
2017 MILNE 5,113 96 km
2018 EDISON 5,109 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,928 10 km
2002 UNNAMED 4,911 89 km
2022 CR 15 3,244 90 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,530 58 km
2022 FF 2,463 32 km
2016 PUMKIN CENTER 2,451 34 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,386 97 km
2022 HASWELL 2,101 96 km
2008 HAYNES CREEK 1,971 100 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,846 95 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,612 68 km
2020 SHAMROCK 1,582 92 km
2020 COUNTY RD T 1,371 97 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,367 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,357 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 2.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 0.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in

Hugo has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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