The Town FilesHugo, Colorado
Town in Lincoln County · population 787 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $254,400
- Household income
- $48,958
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 34.8
Hugo is a town of 787 people in Lincoln County, Colorado. The median home is worth $254,400, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of Colorado towns, easier by car than 83% of Colorado towns, hipper than 79% of Colorado towns.
How Hugo ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hugo is worth $254,400, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $48,958, which is more affordable than 49% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $906 a month. 72.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hugo | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,400 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $906 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $48,958 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 72.2% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Hugo
| People | Hugo | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 1.4% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 18.7 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.7% | 92.9% |
Weather in Hugo
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 12.3°F. About 15.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.4 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 188 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hugo since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 17, 2015 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 13, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 78 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 3, 2008.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2023 | Flood | DR-4731: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| September 14, 2013 | Flood | DR-4145: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3224: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 2,212 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,392 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Hugo itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Hugo
1 public school with 229 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa-Hugo School | PK-12 | 229 | 12.7 |
Towns near Hugo
- Limon, CO14.5 mi · 2,043 people · home $219,300
- Flagler, CO24.5 mi · 567 people · home $167,700
Hugo questions
Is Hugo, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hugo scores better for retirees than 74% of Colorado towns and quieter than 66%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Hugo?
The median owner-occupied home in Hugo is valued at $254,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,958, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $906 a month.
What is the weather like in Hugo?
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 12.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.3 inches of precipitation a year and 24.4 inches of snow.
Does Hugo get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hugo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 17, 2015. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)