Hancock, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Morgan County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,715
Population
576/sq mi density
$39,375
Median Income
$28,355 per capita
$175,000
Home Value
$256,932 Zillow
$928
Median Rent
46.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
64
Violent Crime/100K
770 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$39,375 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, $928/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hancock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 27.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7046°N, 78.1633°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Morgan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (MRB) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Hancock has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.2").