Minnesota
Hancock is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 816. Residents earn $69,712 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hancock receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Hancock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hancock is $69,712, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hancock is $79,600, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hancock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches, including 42.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,712 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,177 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,218 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,811 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 390 |
| County GDP | $816M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,455 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.34% |
| Commute Time | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $79,600 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $201,498 |
| Census Median Rent | $738 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,455 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.34% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.9% |
| Premature Death | 3,965/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.1 inches |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 907/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4976°N, 95.7948°W |
| County FIPS | 27149 |
Winner: Republican by 27.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.1% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 907/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |