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Population in July 2007: 3,412. Population change since 2000: -6.0%
 

Males: 1,641  (48.1%)
Females: 1,771  (51.9%)
Median resident age:  34.4 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 67951.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $49,200 (it was $41,932 in 2000)
Hugoton  $49,200
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $88,900 (it was $79,200 in 2000)
Hugoton  $88,900
Kansas:  $121,200

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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: 82.1 (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 
 
  (low).



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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:  0.9% ($735)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (141.0 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (264.0 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (435.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Moscow, KS (14.0 miles ), Rolla, KS (20.1 miles ), Hooker, OK (23.6 miles ), Tyrone, OK (24.5 miles ), Ulysses, KS (27.9 miles ), Optima, OK (28.9 miles ), Liberal, KS (30.1 miles ), Satanta, KS (30.5 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

Number of permits per 10,000 residents
Average cost (in 1000s)

Latitude: 37.18 N, Longitude: 101.35 W


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

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 below Kansas state average. It is 38% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1993, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.5 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 6.5 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Hugoton topographic map
Hospital/medical center in Hugoton:
  • STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL (1006 S JACKSON PO BOX 10)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Hugoton:
  • BOB WILSON MEM GRANT CO HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; ULYSSES, KS)
  • SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER (about 30 miles; LIBERAL, KS)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF TEXAS COUNTY (about 32 miles; GUYMON, OK)

Political contributions by individuals in Hugoton, KS

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Hugoton:
  • LIBERAL MUNI (about 30 miles; LIBERAL, KS; ID: LBL)
  • GARDEN CITY REGIONAL (about 67 miles; GARDEN CITY, KS; ID: GCK)
  • DODGE CITY REGIONAL (about 105 miles; DODGE CITY, KS; ID: DDC)
Other public-use airports nearest to Hugoton:
  • HUGOTON MUNI (about 3 miles; HUGOTON, KS; ID: HQG)
  • HOOKER MUNI (about 25 miles; HOOKER, OK; ID: O45)
  • ULYSSES (about 30 miles; ULYSSES, KS; ID: ULS)

Local government website: CITYOFHUGOTON.COM

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hugoton:
  • AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 143 miles; AMARILLO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,876)
  • WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 157 miles; CANYON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,476)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 183 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 197 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 215 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; FT enrollment: 4,360)
  • WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 217 miles; PLAINVIEW, TX; FT enrollment: 2,578)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (about 236 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 4,275)
Public high school in Hugoton:
Public elementary/middle schools 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 1999:
This city:  9.3%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  3.9%
Whole state:  4.1%

Hugoton compared to Kansas state average:

Hugoton, Kansas environmental map by EPA

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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 (2007 data):
  • The First National Bank of Liberal: Hugoton Branch at 502 South Jackson Street, branch established on 1996-03-11. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $180.5 mil, Deposits: $161.7 mil, headquarters in Liberal, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 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: $98.2 mil, Deposits: $86.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Hugoton Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Stevens County Kansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 3$10,102$40,4081$434
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$3,040
Other Government Administration 3$9,467$37,8686$1,430
Health 1$1,492$17,9040$0
Streets and Highways 3$7,262$29,0481$111
Police Protection - Officers 6$17,699$35,3980$0
Solid Waste Management 1$3,328$39,9360$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$365
Sewerage 1$3,071$36,8520$0
Parks and Recreation 2$4,184$25,1043$1,891
Water Supply 2$6,580$39,4800$0
Electric Power 13$38,172$35,2361$1,481
Totals for Government 35$101,357$34,75116$8,752


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)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • 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.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KYUU (1470 AM; 1 kW; LIBERAL, KS)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

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.)



Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



Hugoton fatal accident list for 2006:
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


Hugoton fatal accident list for 2004:
Feb 17, 2004 02:99 AM, Cr-14, Cr-Z, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


Hugoton fatal accident list for 1992:
Dec 18, 1992 12:25 AM, U56, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


Hugoton fatal accident list for 1982:
Oct 15, 1982 10:24 AM, K051, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

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