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Hughes, AR
City in St. Francis County, Arkansas.
Population
886
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
391
ZIP codes
0
Hughes and its ZIP codes
Hughes at a glance
- Hughes is about 6.7 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,250, 29% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,800 (63% below Arkansas) and median rent is $389 a month.
Local data for Hughes, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hughes, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,250
Poverty rate
41.6%
Median home value
$69,800
Median rent
$389/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
57.0
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (84), French Americans (6), German Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Francis County. PPP loans are for Hughes.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,729
6,705 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $5,881 per person
How people get to work
Hughes, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.5%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hughes, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
417
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
81
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hughes, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.0%
U.S. 33.3% +15.7 pts
Diabetes
20.1%
U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Hughes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe LakeTown | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| AnthonyvilleTown | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Tunica Resorts, MSCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 28.7 |
| WidenerTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| EdmondsonTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| MadisonCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| JennetteTown | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| North Tunica, MSCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Walls, MSTown | 18 mi | 11.8 |
| Tunica, MSTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Forrest CityCity | 19 mi | 20.2 |
| HaynesTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Lakeview, MSCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Eudora, MSCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| MarionCity | 20 mi | 20.3 |
| MariannaCity | 20 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hughes, AR in?
- Hughes is in St. Francis County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Hughes, AR?
- About 886 people live in Hughes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hughes?
- Nearby places include Horseshoe Lake (9.4 mi), Anthonyville (10 mi), Tunica Resorts, MS (11 mi), Widener (13 mi), Edmondson (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023