What are the schools like in Hugoton, KS?

Hugoton is served primarily by Hugoton Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Hugoton?

The median household income in Hugoton, KS is $63,896 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Hugoton, KS?

Hugoton has an average high temperature of 47.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.9 inches.

Hugoton, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hugoton, KS affordable or expensive?

Hugoton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hugoton is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $124,100 and the median rent is $878 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hugoton, KS?

Hugoton has a violent crime rate of 112.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 336.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hugoton, KS a Good Place to Live?

Hugoton is a small town of 4,134 in Kansas, with a median household income of $63,896 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Hugoton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hugoton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hugoton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.4

Hugoton's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hugoton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hugoton, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$124,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$878	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,896	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hugoton's violent crime rate is 112.0 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

112.0 /100k

Property Crime

336.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hugoton is served primarily by Hugoton Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hugoton, KS	National Avg
School District	Hugoton Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	70.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hugoton sees average highs of 47.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 20.0 inches of annual precipitation and 12.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hugoton, KS
Average High — January	47.4°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	20.0"
Annual Snowfall	12.9"

Demographics

Metric	Hugoton, KS	National Avg
Population	4,134	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Hugoton

Hugoton, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67951

Hugoton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugoton, KS affordable or expensive?

Hugoton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hugoton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $124,100 and median rent is $878/month.

What is the crime rate in Hugoton, KS?

Hugoton's violent crime rate is 112.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 336.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hugoton?

Public schools in Hugoton are operated by Hugoton Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hugoton, KS a good place to live?

Hugoton, KS has a population of 4,134, a median household income of $63,896, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hugoton?

Hugoton averages 47.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.0 inches with about 12.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hugoton?

Hugoton, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67951.

What is the population of Hugoton?

The population of Hugoton, Kansas is 4,134 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hugoton?

Key numbers for living in Hugoton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $124,100, median household income $63,896, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hugoton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.