Hancock County, IN

Living in Hancock County

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 10
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Commute 46
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 74
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 48
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Schools 84
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Residents

75k Population +7.2k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty
28  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$169k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$757 Median Monthly Rent +$147 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas61%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hancock County

United States45
Indiana52

Property Crime in Hancock County

United States48
Indiana47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 3 8
Feb 30 2 6
Mar 40 3 2
Apr 51 4 0
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 3 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 30 3 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hancock County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hancock County, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hancock County, IN

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Zion Lutheran School
10 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Hancock County, IN

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Horizon University
12 miles, NW
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Martin University
18 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Hancock County, IN

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Fairbanks
15 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Hancock County, IN

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