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Hugo, OK
City in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 74743.
Population
5,182
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
821
ZIP codes
1
Hugo and its ZIP codes
Hugo at a glance
- Hugo is about 14 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 73rd among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $33,917, 48% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,300 (52% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $638 a month.
Local data for Hugo, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hugo, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,917
Poverty rate
29.9%
Median home value
$96,300
Median rent
$638/mo
Homeownership
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (397), Irish Americans (353), German Americans (212).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Choctaw County. PPP loans are for Hugo.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,548
5,372 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,655
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $9,182 per person
PPP loans
$14M
404 loans, 2,131 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hugo, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.2%
- Carpooled19.1%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hugo, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
468
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hugo, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.7%
U.S. 33.3% +15.4 pts
Diabetes
19.8%
U.S. 12.1% +7.7 pts
Smoking
24.7%
U.S. 12.8% +11.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Hugo
1 in or overlapping Hugo. Population shown
Cities near Hugo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrantCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.9 |
| SawyerTown | 9.2 mi | 8.6 |
| SoperTown | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| RattanTown | 15 mi | 4 |
| Powderly, TXCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.3 |
| Fort TowsonTown | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| AntlersCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| SwinkCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| BoswellTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| FinleyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| MoyersCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Paris, TXCity | 23 mi | 35.2 |
| Reno, TXCity | 24 mi | 4.1 |
| Sun Valley, TXCity | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| ValliantTown | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| Blossom, TXCity | 26 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hugo, OK in?
- Hugo is in Choctaw County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Hugo, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hugo include 74743.
- What is the population of Hugo, OK?
- About 5,182 people live in Hugo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hugo?
- Nearby places include Grant (5.6 mi), Sawyer (9.2 mi), Soper (9.9 mi), Rattan (15 mi), Powderly, TX (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023