City profile · Oklahoma · Census ACS 2023

Hugo, OK

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hugo - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,184
Residents
$31,694
Median income
$96,100
Median home
$937
Median rent (state)

Hugo - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Hugo places in the 3rd percentile for household income and the 23rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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percentile, household income
8th
percentile, home value
9th
percentile, median rent
23rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hugo, OK

Hugo is a small town in Oklahoma, home to 5,184 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Hugo brings in $31,694 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 24.5%. Typical homes in Hugo are valued around $96,100, and the median resident age is 33.6 years. 11.5% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 49.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 2480.7 incidents per 100,000 residents, near the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Hugo's yearly average temperature at 63.7°F.

Living costs in Oklahoma run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Oklahoma at 87.8 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $937 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Oklahoma's average monthly utility costs around $205 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 49.9 out of 100 (Low).

Population

5,184 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oklahoma

Median Household Income

$31,694 /yr

Poverty 24.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oklahoma average

How does Hugo compare to other US cities?

Where Hugo sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 3% higher than other cities
Home value 8% pricier than other cities
Median rent 9% pricier than other cities
Safety 23% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Oklahoma and the picture shifts: Hugo ranks #159 of 203 Oklahoma cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Hugo's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Oklahoma, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

3rdIncome percentile
23rdSafety percentile

3rd percentile nationally for median household income · 23rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Hugo's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Hugo's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 39 Avg. percentile National median
Hugo's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Hugo's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$96,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 92% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hugo $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hugo, OK Hugo, OK's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hugo, OK-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hugo, OK median $31,694/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hugo, OK's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hugo, OK. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 11.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 24.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 49.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,184
Median Income
$31,694
Median Home Value
$96,100
Median Age
33.6
Poverty Rate
24.5%
Labor force participation
49.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2480.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
269.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2211.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
63.7°F
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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5,050 residents5,100 residents5,150 residents5,200 residents5,250 residents5,300 residents 202020212022202320242025 5,163 residents 5,082 residents ▼ -1.6%
Hugo's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 11
2020 12
2021 15
2022 10
2023 0
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
73.5%
Carpool
16.4%
Public Transit
2.5%
Walk
1.8%
Work from Home
5.5%

Based on 1,858 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Oklahoma - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$205
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Oklahoma state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Oklahoma state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hugo sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$937/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
49.9 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oklahoma

Sayre
5,216 people
Vinita
5,229 people
Lone Grove
5,070 people
Alva
5,009 people
Kingfisher
4,964 people
Sulphur
4,900 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hugo's 5,184 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Carlyss, LA
5,184 people
Utica, MI
5,184 people
Madisonville, TN
5,184 people
Newport, NH
5,185 people
Troy Hills, NJ
5,183 people
Elmsford, NY
5,183 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hugo's $31,694 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Kilmarnock, VA
$31,696 median income
Lawndale, NC
$31,691 median income
Opa-locka, FL
$31,680 median income
Hartstown, PA
$31,677 median income
Grayling, MI
$31,719 median income
Haywood City, MO
$31,719 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hugo, OK Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hugo, OK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 47.5% 19.3% 14.4% 16.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.2% White 47.5% Black or African American 19.3% Asian 0.0% American Indian 14.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.9% Two or more races 16.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hugo compares to nearby Oklahoma cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hugo (this city) 5,184 $31,694
Sayre 5,216 $41,813
Vinita 5,229 $41,140
Lone Grove 5,070 $71,787
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OK FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hugo, OK?

What is the population of Hugo, OK? +

The population of Hugo, OK stands at 5,184 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hugo, OK? +

Median annual household income in Hugo runs $31,694, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hugo? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hugo; the closest available measure is the Oklahoma state average, a cost of living index of 87.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Oklahoma vary by metro area.

Is Hugo, OK safe? +

Hugo has a total crime rate of 2480.7 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Hugo, OK? +

A typical home in Hugo is worth $96,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Hugo? +

Climate normals put Hugo's yearly average temperature at 63.7°F. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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