Hugoton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Stevens County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,065 Population 1,936/sq mi density
$60,437 Median Income $24,718 per capita
$118,400 Home Value $168,589 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
112 Violent Crime/100K 336 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,437 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hugoton, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,437
20% below
$24,718 per capita
Home Value
$118,400
58% below
Zillow: $168,589
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
71% below
336/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
69.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Hugoton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
42%
Rent
80%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hugoton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hugoton residents earn a median household income of $60,437 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,718. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 205 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hugoton is $118,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,589. Median rent is $925/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Hugoton reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 336/100K.

Education

15.9% of adults in Hugoton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 69.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hugoton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,065
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,936/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born17.1%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,437
Per Capita$24,718
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$497M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,400
Rent$925
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$168,589
Housing Units1,662
Rent Burden25.7%

Crime

F
Violent112/100K
Property336/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation3,110 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+69.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Hugoton was founded in 1885.
The median home in Hugoton was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
17.1% of residents are foreign-born.