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Hugoton, KS
City in Stevens County, Kansas.
Population
3,974
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,897
ZIP codes
0
Hugoton and its ZIP codes
Hugoton at a glance
- Hugoton is about 53 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 75th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $62,773 a year, 15% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,900 (44% below Kansas) and median rent is $931 a month.
Local data for Hugoton, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hugoton, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,773
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$120,900
Median rent
$931/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,738), German Americans (447), Irish Americans (247).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stevens County. PPP loans are for Hugoton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,554
2,137 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,214
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$34.2M
FY 2026, $6,508 per person
How people get to work
Hugoton, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hugoton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
493
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
92° / 20°F
19.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hugoton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.5%
U.S. 11.1% +10.4 pts
Cities near Hugoton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoscowCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| RollaCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Tyrone, OKTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Hooker, OKCity | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| LiberalCity | 24 mi | 12 |
| Hough, OKCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| RichfieldCity | 25 mi | 1 |
| SatantaCity | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| UlyssesCity | 27 mi | 3.2 |
| Baker, OKCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1 |
| Optima, OKTown | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| Big BowCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 5 |
| Little Ponderosa, OKCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hugoton, KS in?
- Hugoton is in Stevens County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Hugoton, KS?
- About 3,974 people live in Hugoton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hugoton?
- Nearby places include Moscow (13 mi), Rolla (16 mi), Tyrone, OK (22 mi), Hooker, OK (23 mi), Liberal (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023