Hughes Springs, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,676 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,924 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$138,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$574 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cass County
4
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cass County
4
Texas
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (71%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 44
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 4 0 63
May 5 0 71
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 76
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 5 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Hughes Springs Hs
<1 miles, N · 4.1star
Hughes Springs Jh
<1 miles, N · 1.9star
Hughes Springs El
<1 miles, N · 2.8star
Daingerfield Hs
5 miles, NW · 2.3star

Colleges

Northeast Texas Community College
16 miles, NW · 1.4star
East Texas Baptist University
34 miles, S · 2.3star
Wiley College
35 miles, S · 1.4star
LeTourneau University
37 miles, SW · 2.8star

Hospitals

Titus Regional Medical Center
23 miles, NW · 3.2star
Longview Regional Medical Center
33 miles, SW · 2.3star

Airports

East Texas Regional Airport
43 miles, SW · 1star
Shreveport Regional Airport
60 miles, SE · 1.4star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
63 miles, W · 1star