At a Glance
Median Income
$110,438
$32,611 per capita
Home Value
$519,400
Zillow: $420,047
Median Rent
$2,031/mo
40.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
22.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
12.4% smoking rate
How Lake Hughes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Hughes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Hughes a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Hughes residents earn a median household income of $110,438 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,611. The unemployment rate stands at 22.5% (525% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Hughes is $519,400 , 84% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,047. Median rent is $2,031/month, with 40.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
19.7% of adults in Lake Hughes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Hughes has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population875
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born30.7%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$110,438
Per Capita$32,611
Unemployment22.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
A
Home Value$519,400
Rent$2,031
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$420,047
Housing Units346
Rent Burden40.7%
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain15.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation3,433 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute45 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Lake Hughes was founded in 1873.
The median home in Lake Hughes was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
30.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.