At a Glance
Median Income
$31,694
$19,767 per capita
Home Value
$96,100
Zillow: $115,449
Median Rent
$634/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
472/100K
4,566/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.9%
25.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
318 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hugo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 $31,694 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,767. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hugo is $96,100 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,449. Median rent is $634/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Hugo reports 472 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,566/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.5% of adults in Hugo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hugo has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population5,184
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density822/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$31,694
Per Capita$19,767
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$589M
Avg Weekly Wage$836
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,100
Rent$634
Ownership42.5%
Zillow$115,449
Housing Units2,592
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent472/100K
Property4,566/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault374/100K
Burglary1,082/100K
Health
Obesity48.9%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking25.6%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death17,858/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation553 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute17 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hugo was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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