Western terminus of PA 118 at PA 405, 2007
Hughesville’s story
210 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2007.
- 1816Hughesville is settled
HughesvillePA
A town of 2,089, settled in 1816.
Photo: Ruhrfisch · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
2,089
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Typical home
$253K
+4.2% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
46.0
years
Jobs based here
526
A commuter town
Is Hughesville a good place to live?
The best of Hughesville’s subject grades are an A for walkability, safety, and schools; the weakest is a C− for hazard risk. On hazard risk, just 114 of Pennsylvania’s 1,751 towns do worse. 46% of households own their home in Hughesville, below both Pennsylvania’s towns (78%) and U.S. towns (73%). The biggest park or preserve is Lycoming County Fairground, at 39 acres. Hughesville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Hughesville stand out
Where Hughesville beats most towns.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 93% of U.S. towns
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hughesville0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
No violent crime reported in 2025
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
East Lycoming SD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Hughesville JSHS | 7–12 | 728 |
| Lycoming Career and Technology Center | 9–12 | 1 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Hughesville for work
Where Hughesville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
526jobs based in Hughesville
6%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Hughesville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Hughesville is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 11.8 of 20; 8.5% of households have no carAOpen →SafetyAOpen →SchoolsAOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →Jobs & income$65K median household incomeCOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →HealthUPMC Muncy 3.4 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 2% conserved landBOpen →HistoryA−Open →Civic life5.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hughesville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hughesville, and how to reach them.
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHughesville Borough Water AuthNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hughesville’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLycoming County Board of ElectionsLycoming County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code1773717737 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hughesville.
SafetyA
Less crime per resident in Hughesville than in 87% of U.S. towns
Hughesville’s violent crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents, below both the Pennsylvania town median (0.7) and the median of U.S. towns (1.6).
87%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Hughesville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.7 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hughesville0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Hughesville4.7
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
87th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
10
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsA
On state tests, Hughesville’s schools beat 87% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by East Lycoming SD. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Hughesville JSHS, with 728 students.
87%of PA districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughesville JSHSLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 728 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
Most of Hughesville’s workers commute out: the town has 0.6 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Hughesville for work: only 6% work in town. 17% of Hughesville residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Hughesville has lost 44 jobs, to 526 in 2023.
6%work in town
| Hughesville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Hughesville6%
Williamsport13%
Muncy Township9%
Muncy Creek Township5%
Loyalsock Township5%
16 mi
median commute distance
526
jobs based in Hughesville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 93% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Hughesville
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 9 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hughesville.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
9
paid flood claims since 1979
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Hughesville
Hughesville has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 19° and about 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–38°
Spring37–60°
Summer59–82°
Fall42–63°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Pennsylvania overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (38% statewide). Hughesville’s median age is 46 years. Hughesville has lost 2.5% of its people since 2020, down to 2,089 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
46median age · PA 40.9
| Hughesville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 21% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 20% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 29% | 29% |
HughesvillePennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma11%
High school36%
Some college20%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate4%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.9 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 55 to 64, 64% are men (PA 49%).
| Hughesville | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.5% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.9% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.3% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.2% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.7% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.3% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.1% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.9% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.5% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.3% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.6% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.7% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,100, single groups can be off by several points
HousingCost of living grade B
Hughesville’s typical home value is about $253K
The typical Hughesville home is worth about $253,000, up 4.2% in a year, 12% below the Pennsylvania typical home. 29% of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent in Hughesville.
$253KZillow home value
| Hughesville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 29% | 44% | 48% |
| Median rent | $827 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Hughesville$253K
Pennsylvania$287K
+4.2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Hughesville is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Hughesville tracks Pennsylvania closely on all 26 CDC measures.
52%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Hughesville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 24% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better26 too close to call0 worse
UPMC Muncy
3.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsB
Hughesville has set aside 1.5% of its land for conservation
0.1 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The trail density in Hughesville is 0.2 miles per square mile.
1.5%conserved
| Hughesville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.5% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
1.5%
conserved · 6 of 410 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lycoming County Fairground | — | 39 |
| 2. Bodine Park | 0.1 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hughesville
19pages on Hughesville
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 87% of PA districts · 2 schoolsSafetyA0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than PA on 0 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingB$253K typical home · up 4.2% in a yearWork & commuteC$65K median household income · 526 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 78% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Hughesville
About 4 of every 100 Hughesville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Hughesville
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Hughesville is a borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,155 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1816
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 581 ft
- ZIP code
- 17737