Hugo is a city in Oklahoma state in USA with a population of 5114 residents.. The poverty rate of Hugo is 41.5%, which is 196% higher than national average. The typical household in Hugo earns $26784 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 2 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 6 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 68% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Hugo are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 10 workers in Hugo is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Hugo, only 81% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Hugo remained 10.3%, which is 119% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Hugo, only 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 28% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Hugo is 78, which is 22% lower than national average. Median home value in Hugo is $68600 , which is 70% lower than national average. While median income in Hugo remained $26784, which is 60% lower than national average.