Michigan
Hancock is a small town in Michigan with a population of 4,510. Residents earn $55,278 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hancock receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hancock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hancock is $55,278, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hancock is $185,700, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Hancock is below the national average at 175 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 764 per 100,000, 61% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Hancock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,278 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,738 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $684 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,299 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 85 |
| County GDP | $77M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,600 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.55% |
| Commute Time | 11.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |
| Census Median | $185,700 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $210,738 |
| Median List Price | $317,000 |
| Median List Price | $317,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $95 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,600 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.55% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,845/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.7% |
| Total Violent | 174.5/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 65.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 109.1/100K |
| Total Property | 763.5/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 261.8/100K |
| Theft | 458.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 43.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 923 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1367°N, 88.5978°W |
| County FIPS | 26083 |
Winner: Republican by 12.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.8% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,622/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 11.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |