Cost of Living in Hughes County, Oklahoma
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Hughes County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Hughes County ranks #2,056 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 35%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Hughes County, Oklahoma
Hughes offers moderate rental affordability
Hughes County's rent-to-income ratio of 15.4% sits below the national average of 17.0%, delivering modest affordability gains for renters. The median household income of $47,923 is among the nation's lowest, trailing the national median of $74,755 by roughly $27,000, yet the county's $615 monthly rent is exceptionally affordable.
Below state average despite low incomes
Hughes County's 15.4% rent-to-income ratio beats Oklahoma's state average of 17.0%, and its median rent of $615 is the lowest across all eight counties surveyed. The county's ultra-low rents partially compensate for income levels among the state's weakest.
Lowest rents with lowest incomes
Hughes County's $615 median rent is the region's absolute lowest, yet its $47,923 median income is the lowest as well, creating a mixed affordability picture. The county offers rock-bottom rents but minimal income growth prospects, making it suitable only for those with stable outside earnings.
Both renters and owners find relief
Hughes County renters pay just $615 monthly (15.4% of their $47,923 income), while homeowners spend $503 monthly (12.6%) on median-valued homes of $94,900. The county's exceptionally low housing costs—both rental and ownership—benefit those who can secure employment or other income sources.
Hughes for remote workers seeking refuge
Hughes County delivers the region's lowest absolute housing costs, making it ideal for remote workers, retirees, or those with independent income seeking maximum savings. Renters prioritizing affordability over income opportunities will find Hughes's $615 rent transformative, saving $200+ monthly versus nearby Greer County.
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Affordability Verdict
For renters in Hughes County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $615/month in gross rent, with 27.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Hughes County is $615/month, while owner costs run $503/month. Owning saves approximately $112/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $24,600/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $21,557/year. With a median household income of $47,923, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 27.0% of renter households in Hughes County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Kiowa County where rent averages $675/month, Hughes County is approximately 9% less expensive.
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Rent Burden
15.4%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,118
per month
Owner Cost Burden
12.6%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Hughes County
Median home value is $94,900. Estimated monthly cost: $758 vs. your max of $1,118.
Rent Affordability Guide
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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