Hancock County, IL

Living in Hancock County

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 21
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 34
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Schools 14
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Residents

18k Population -1.2k (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate37%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$9.7k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty
26  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$86k Median Home Value +$5.4k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$453 Median Monthly Rent +$105 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier37%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas14%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas50%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hancock County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Hancock County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 7
Feb 29 2 5
Mar 40 3 2
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 2 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hancock County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding70
Tornado25
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hancock County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hancock County, IL

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Sts Peter & Paul
15 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Hancock County, IL

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Quincy University
34 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Hancock County, IL

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Memorial Hospital
3 miles, E
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Blessing Hospital
9 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Hancock County, IL

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