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Hancock, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,510 Population 1,622/sq mi density
$55,278 Median Income $36,738 per capita
$185,700 Home Value $210,738 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
110 Violent Crime/100K 684 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,278 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$185,700 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hancock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation923 ft (281 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density1,622/sq mi
Coordinates47.1367°N, 88.5978°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyKeweenaw County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
81 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.1 / 100
Community Resilience88.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake No Rating
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

14 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 22, 1968 EF2 55 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 98 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 8, 2012 EF1 59 km 0
Aug 19, 1973 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 30, 1953 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 6, 2014 EF0 92 km 0
Aug 19, 2011 EF0 62 km 0
Aug 11, 2011 EF0 95 km 0
Aug 28, 2003 EF0 52 km 0
May 12, 1988 EF0 83 km 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF0 24 km 0
Sep 8, 1980 EF0 47 km 0
Jun 20, 1979 EF0 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 86 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 62 km
2009 PINERY 695 44 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.0 in
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.8 in

Hancock has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.9").

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