Hancock County, IA

Living in Hancock County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 28
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 89
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Colleges 49
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Schools 99
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Residents

11k Population -703 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age
24% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office18%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$102k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$522 Median Monthly Rent +$146 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier28%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas27%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hancock County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Hancock County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 1 8
Feb 20 1 7
Mar 33 2 5
Apr 46 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 49 2 0
Nov 34 2 4
Dec 19 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hancock County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado18
Blizzard9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hancock County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hancock County, IA

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Seton Grade School
24 miles, W
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Newman Catholic
26 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Hancock County, IA

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Waldorf University
14 miles, N
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Wartburg College
68 miles, E
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Iowa State University
73 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Hancock County, IA

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Airports

Airports near Hancock County, IA

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