Hugo

Hugo is located only about 20 minutes southeast of Limon. There are approximately 732 residents in this small agriculturally based community. As with many areas of Colorado, there are empty and abandoned buildings in what used to be the business section of town. In the last 10 years or so, Hugo's population has dwindled by over 17%. The population that remains is predominantly white at almost 89%. Many of the residents work in health care as there is a small hospital here. The second most common industry is construction. The median household income is $32,351 which is much lower than the state average, but you can get a home here for pretty cheap as well, typically under the $100,000 mark.

Located in town there are the normal businesses you'd find in any small town such as a grocery store, beauty shop, hardware store, and several gas stations. The Eastern Plains Rural Telephone Association is also located here and they take care of phone and internet services for many of the smaller towns out on the plains.

The town itself was founded in 1870 and later incorporated in 1909. Also in 1909 the Railroad Roundhouse was constructed, and is only one of three remaining ones standing from the time from the pre-merger of Union Pacific.