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Hugo, Oklahoma

Introduction to Hugo, Oklahoma

Hugo, Oklahoma, in Choctaw county, is 85 miles NE of McKinney, Texas and 112 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 5,536.

Hugo History

Hugo was a part of Indian Territory. It was first explored by the French in 1718. It was named in honor of Victor Hugo, a French novelist. The area was originally served by the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway line. The city is the county seat of Choctaw County.

Hugo and nearby Attractions

  • Choctaw Shopping Center
  • Hugo Lake
  • Lake Raymond Gary Recreational Area
  • Fort Towson
  • Boswell State Park
  • Hugo Frisco Depot Museum

Things To Do In Hugo

While staying in Hugo, one can shop at the Choctaw Shopping Center and the Main Shopping Center. The Lake Raymond Gary Recreational Area and Boswell State Park are popular local spots as well. Hugo Lake offers facilities for boating and fishing. The Hugo Frisco Depot Museum provides insight into the history of this area. In addition, the city hosts the Balloon Days Festival every October.

Hugo Transportation

Dallas Fort Worth International is the nearest major airport.

Hugo Higher Education

Texas A & M University-Commerce, Grayson County College and Southeastern Oklahoma State University provide higher education in the area.

High Points

Hugo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyHugo Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyHugo Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Hugo Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hugo, OK

Comparing Hugo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity79
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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