Hughes
6.2
High score (8-10)
Hughes County centers on Holdenville — a former oil boomtown with around 5,500 people where the boom-and-bust cycle is visible in the abandoned commercial buildings downtown. High poverty rates and limited economic anchors define the county. There's no social infrastructure for an outsider with a strong profile. This is a county in economic contraction and the social scene reflects it.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Holdenville is a declining former oil town and Hughes County has struggled to find any economic replacement for the petroleum era. High poverty rates and limited employment options mean the community is focused on getting by rather than social mobility. There are no entry points for an outsider and no social infrastructure worth engaging with.
Lower score (below 6)
Hughes County centers on a declining former oil boomtown where the bust is more visible than the boom in the current built environment. High poverty, limited economic anchors, and a social scene that runs entirely through long-established community networks make this county functionally closed to outsiders. A foreign man here would find polite people and absolutely nowhere to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Hughes, Oklahoma?
$89k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Hughes, Oklahoma?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Hughes, Oklahoma?
38% men have degree
What's the average male height in Hughes, Oklahoma?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Hughes, Oklahoma?
Local women avg 29.9