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Hugo, CO
Town in Lincoln County, Colorado.
Population
970
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,064
ZIP codes
0
Hugo and its ZIP codes
Hugo at a glance
- Hugo is about 19 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,958, 49% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,400 (53% below Colorado) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Hugo, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hugo, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,958
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$254,400
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (284), Irish Americans (122), Mexican Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Hugo.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,996
2,190 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.3M
FY 2026, $5,872 per person
How people get to work
Hugo, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.0%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hugo, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
933
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 12°F
15.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hugo, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.8%
U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Hugo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GenoaTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| LimonTown | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| ArribaTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| FlaglerTown | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| MathesonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hugo, CO in?
- Hugo is in Lincoln County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Hugo, CO?
- About 970 people live in Hugo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hugo?
- Nearby places include Genoa (10 mi), Limon (15 mi), Arriba (15 mi), Flagler (24 mi), Matheson (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023