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Hughes County, OK
11 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Hughes County, Oklahoma.
Population
13,389
Land area
804sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Hughes County
Hughes County at a glance
- Hughes County is 72% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,581 a year, 21% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,000 (49% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $660 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Holdenville (5,902), Wetumka (1,234) and Dustin (360).
Local data for Hughes County, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hughes County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,581
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$102,000
Median rent
$660/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,173), German Americans (954), Mexican Americans (699).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Aug 2026, +1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,178
2,840 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,297
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.68M
FY 2026, $7,233 per person
PPP loans
$16.32M
765 loans, 2,386 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17.13K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hughes County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hughes County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
477
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hughes County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hughes County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hughes County, OK?
- Holdenville is the largest city or town in Hughes County, with about 5,902 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hughes County?
- Hughes County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 74531, 74570, 74825, 74827, 74839.
- What is the population of Hughes County, OK?
- About 13,389 people live in Hughes County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hughes County?
- Hughes County borders Pittsburg County, Pontotoc County, Seminole County, McIntosh County, Okfuskee County, Coal County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023