Cost of living in Hughes County, OK
Population 13,411 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Hughes County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Hughes County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Hughes County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Hughes County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Hughes County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Hughes County
State and local tax rates for Oklahoma.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Hughes County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Hughes County
What it costs to live in Hughes County each month.
- Rent $694
- Energy $184
- Water $55
- Groceries $310
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $368
- State tax $129
- Rent $910
- Energy $221
- Water $65
- Groceries $514
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $462
- State tax $190
- Rent $1,137
- Energy $276
- Water $75
- Groceries $779
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $462
- State tax $190
Frequently asked questions about Hughes County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Hughes County?
In Hughes County, OK, a one-bedroom apartment averages $694 per month, a two-bedroom averages $910 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,137 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Hughes County?
In Hughes County, OK, the average household income is $47,923 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,588 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Hughes County?
The estimated cost of living in Hughes County, OK is approximately $2,540 per month for a single person, $3,646 for a couple, $5,989 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Hughes County?
The combined sales tax rate in Hughes County, OK is 8.97%, which includes the Oklahoma state rate of 4.50% plus an average local rate of 4.47%.
Is Hughes County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Hughes County, OK would need approximately $2,540 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $47,923 per year ($3,994 per month). Hughes County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Hughes County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hughes County, OK is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 17.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Hughes County?
The average home value in Hughes County, OK is $94,900, with average annual property taxes of $580, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Hughes County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP