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Hugo, Colorado

town · Lincoln County

At a glance

970
Population
$254,400
Median home value (all homes)
16% below U.S. median
$245,124
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$906/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$48,958
Median household income
38% below U.S. median
18.7 min
Average commute
74.7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing2% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost34% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college70 mi
Nearest community college74 mi
Nearest technical college71 mi
High school graduates86.9%
College graduates28.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Lincoln County Economic Dev Corp
A local economic development organization serving Lincoln County, Colorado, focused on job creation, growth of commerce, and promotion of new and existing businesses, including support for existing businesses and attraction of new industry.
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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