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Hancock, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stevens County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
816
Population
907/sq mi density
$69,712
Median Income
$31,177 per capita
$79,600
Home Value
$201,498 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
22.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
206
Violent Crime/100K
1,963 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,712 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hancock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. The area receives 42.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 907/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4976°N, 95.7948°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stevens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Hancock has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.6").