Hancock, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stevens County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
816
Population
907/sq mi density
$69,712
Median Income
$31,177 per capita
$79,600
Home Value
$204,083 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
22.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,712 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value, $738/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hancock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 44.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Hancock has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").