At a Glance
Median Income
$110,438
$32,611 per capita
Home Value
$519,400
Zillow: $420,334
Median Rent
$2,031/mo
40.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
1,178/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 14.0% (289% 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 $420,334. 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.
Safety & Crime
Lake Hughes reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,178/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population875
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$110,438
Per Capita$32,611
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
A
Home Value$519,400
Rent$2,031
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$420,334
Housing Units346
Rent Burden40.7%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property1,178/100K
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
0.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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