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Population in July 2008: 3,411. Population change since 2000: -8.0%
 

Males: 1,641  (48.1%)
Females: 1,770  (51.9%)

Median resident age:  34.4 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 67951.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,527 (it was $41,932 in 2000)
Hugoton:  $47,527
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,407
Hugoton:  $20,407
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $100,963 (it was $68,800 in 2000)
Hugoton:  $100,963
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $122,424; Detached houses: $139,828; In 2-unit structures: $28,192; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $119,148; Mobile homes: $25,370; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000

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Races in Hugoton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (74.2%)
  • Hispanic (22.9%)
  • Other race (14.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.9%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)
  • Black (1.1%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Hugoton: 76.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.1%), United States (13.7%), English (9.3%), Irish (5.4%), French (2.8%), Swedish (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 3111 feet

Land area: 1.78 square miles.

Population density: 1918 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Hugoton

  • High school or higher: 80.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 11.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hugoton city

  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 59.4%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

457 residents are foreign born (10.3% Latin America).

This city:  12.3%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Hugoton, Kansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Hugoton to the number of sex offenders is 682 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Hugoton:  1.1% ($735)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (139.6 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (221.1 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (397.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Moscow, KS (3.6 miles ), Rolla, KS (4.0 miles ), Tyrone, OK (4.7 miles ), Hooker, OK (4.8 miles ), Liberal, KS (5.0 miles ), Richfield, KS (5.0 miles) , Satanta, KS (5.2 miles ), Ulysses, KS (5.3 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 28 buildings, average cost: $89,400
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $115,500
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $125,200
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $133,500
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $76,500
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $167,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $143,800
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $146,000
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $133,200
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $217,500
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $245,700

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 37.18 N, Longitude: 101.35 W

Area code: 620

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Hugoton, Kansas business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...


Population change in the 1990s: +281 (+8.2%).

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (15%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Utilities (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Mining (7%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)
  • Food (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (22%)
  • Health care (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)



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Crime in Hugoton by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 00110
    per 100,000 0.00.027.426.80.0
Robberies 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 581044
    per 100,000 133.5221.5274.3107.1109.0
Burglaries 161321120
    per 100,000 427.1359.9576.0321.40.0
Thefts 7150573732
    per 100,000 1895.41384.31563.4990.9871.9
Auto thefts 16401
    per 100,000 26.7166.1109.70.027.2
Arson 00010
    per 100,000 0.00.00.026.80.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 134.5138.2188.4105.058.9

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 8 (7 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  2.05
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Hugoton, Kansas

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Hugoton-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Kansas state average. It is 65% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1993, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.7 miles away from the Hugoton city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1993, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.7 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Hugoton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Kansas state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/15/1974 at 13:33:49, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 59.1 miles away from Hugoton center
On 10/25/1999 at 23:19:58, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 16.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 95.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospital/medical center in Hugoton:
  • STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL (1006 S JACKSON PO BOX 10)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Hugoton:
  • SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER (about 25 miles; LIBERAL, KS)
  • BOB WILSON MEM GRANT CO HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; ULYSSES, KS)
  • SATANTA DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 29 miles; SATANTA, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Hugoton, KS

Airports located in Hugoton:
Local government website: CITYOFHUGOTON.COM

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hugoton:
  • AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 142 miles; AMARILLO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,876)
  • WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 156 miles; CANYON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,476)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 162 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 164 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 186 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; FT enrollment: 4,360)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (about 193 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 4,275)
  • PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 194 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 2,587)
Public high school in Hugoton:
Public elementary/middle schools in Hugoton:
See full list of schools located in Hugoton

Library in Hugoton:
  • HUGOTON/STEVENS COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $418,237; Location: 500 MONROE; 35,607 books; 2,076 audio materials; 7,787 video materials; 120 serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Stevens County Fairgrounds (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Stevens County - Gas & Historical Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 905 South Adams Street).

Hotels: Shady Lane Bed & Breakfast (110 North Main Street), Jackson's Supper Club and Motel (615 South Monroe Street), B & B Motel (1041 S Main St).

Courts: Stevens County - Clerk Of District Court- Clerk Of District Court Fax Mac (200 East 6th), Stevens-County - Clerk Of District Court (200 East 6th Street).

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Hugoton and their reported violations in the past:

HUGOTON, CITY OF (Population served: 3644, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between JUL-01-2002 and JUL-15-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-15-2002)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and JUL-19-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-19-2000)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-01-1993 and MAR-21-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-21-1994)

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  70.2%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.5%
Whole state:  4.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  9.3%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.9%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Hugoton, KS


People in group quarters in Hugoton
  • 52 people in nursing homes
  • 6 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 2 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere


Hugoton compared to Kansas state average:

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Hugoton (2009 data):
  • The First National Bank of Liberal: Hugoton Branch at 502 South Jackson Street, branch established on 1996-03-11. Info updated 2009-03-31: Bank assets: $208.3 mil, Deposits: $184.2 mil, headquarters in Liberal, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Kansas Bank Corporation
  • The Citizens State Bank: at Main Street, branch established on 1913-04-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $123.0 mil, Deposits: $109.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Hugoton Bancshares, Inc.



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Hugoton travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Stevens County Kansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (93%)
  • Electricity (7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Hugoton

Adherents


NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionFriends (Quakers)
Adherents20.3%20.1%15.7%11.9%7.7%
Congregations5.6%11.1%5.6%11.1%22.2%
NameInternational Pentecostal Holiness ChurchAssemblies of GodChurches of ChristChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents5.8%4.5%3.6%3.0%7.3%
Congregations5.6%5.6%5.6%5.6%22.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$434
Other Government Administration 3$10,486$41,9446$1,430
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,342
Police Protection - Officers 5$18,221$43,7302$627
Police - Other 1$1,906$22,8720$0
Streets and Highways 3$8,765$35,0601$739
Health 0$0 1$401
Solid Waste Management 1$3,142$37,7040$0
Sewerage 1$3,443$41,3160$0
Parks and Recreation 2$6,624$39,7445$2,398
Water Supply 2$6,224$37,3440$0
Electric Power 10$33,102$39,7220$0
Other and Unallocable 3$10,977$43,9082$578
Totals for Government 31$102,890$39,82819$7,949


Hugoton government finances in 2006:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $254,000
    Solid Waste Management: $127,000
    Parks and Recreation: $111,000
    All Other: $26,000
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $165,000
    General Public Buildings: $20,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $3,478,000
    Police Protection: $570,000
    Water Utilities: $480,000
    Regular Highways: $388,000
    Central Staff Services: $240,000
    Parks and Recreation: $210,000
    Sewerage: $193,000
    Solid Waste Management: $162,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $25,000
    General - Other: $22,000
    Health - Other: $2,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $58,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $285,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $107,000
    Special Assessments: $102,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $90,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $55,000
    Royalties: $17,000
    Donations From Private Sources: $3,000
    Rents: $1,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,865,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,580,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $116,000
    Electric Utilities: $108,000
    Sewerage: $43,000
    Police Protection: $37,000
    Water Utilities: $27,000
    General Public Building: $22,000
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000
    Regular Highways: $14,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,212,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $3,910,000
    Water Utilities: $517,000
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $39,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $107,000
    General Local Government Support: $4,000
  • Tax - Property: $740,000
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $393,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $83,000
    Other License: $6,000
    Other Selective Sales: $3,000
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,989,000

6.40% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,009 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.40%
Kansas average:  7.39%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Seward County, KS  0.93% ($29,235 average AGI)


9.85% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,353 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.85%
Kansas average:  7.67%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Seward County, KS  1.00% ($32,105 average AGI)
to Haskell County, KS  0.53% ($19,600)


Strongest AM radio stations in Hugoton:
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSCB (1270 AM; 5 kW; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: SEWARD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KULY (1420 AM; 1 kW; ULYSSES, KS; Owner: KBUF PARTNERSHIP)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KYUU (1470 AM; 1 kW; LIBERAL, KS)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hugoton:
  • K222AK (92.3 FM; HUGOTON, KS; Owner: KANZA SOCIETY INC.)
  • KFXX-FM (106.7 FM; HUGOTON, KS; Owner: KBUF PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLDG (102.7 FM; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: SEWARD COUNTY B/CASTING CO., INC.)
  • KSCB-FM (107.5 FM; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: SEWARD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KZQD (105.1 FM; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: MARIO LOREDO)
  • KSLS (101.5 FM; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)


Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Hugoton, Kansas:
  • Fatal accident count: 5
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 7
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
  • Fatalities: 5
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 8
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Kansas average:
  • Fatal accident count: 99
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 148
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 35
  • Fatalities: 107
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 248
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 10

Hugoton fatal accident list:
Jul 30, 2006 07:99 AM, Sr-25, Us-56, Lat: 37.169797, Lon: -101.358572, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Feb 17, 2004 02:99 AM, Cr-14, Cr-Z, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Dec 18, 1992 12:25 AM, U56, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 15, 1982 10:24 AM, K051, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 13, 1976 08:20 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Hugoton)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Hugoton, KS)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Hugoton)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Hugoton)
FAA Registered Aircrafts: 16 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 56
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

Incident types - Hugoton


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