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Hancock, NH

New Hampshire · Hillsborough County · Manchester-Nashua Metro

Hancock is a small town in New Hampshire with a population of 171. Residents earn $57,159 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
171 Population 475/sq mi density
$57,159 Median Income $56,667 per capita
$388,000 Home Value $520,098 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 121 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,159 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$388,000 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K (84% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $57,159
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $388,000
38% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 60/100K
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 74.5%
121% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.9%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Hancock Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population171
Median Age65.7 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,159
Per Capita$56,667
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$38,133M
Commute17 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$388,000
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$520,098
Housing Units114
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property121/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity30.9%
Uninsured5.1%
Smoking8.6%
Depression23.6%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI37 (Good)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation869 ft (265 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+74.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+34.1%
School Score6.16

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute17 min
Broadband99.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries30

Is Hancock a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hancock receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. 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.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hancock is $57,159, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hancock is $388,000, 38% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Hancock is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 60 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 121 per 100,000, 94% below the national average.

Education

Hancock is a highly educated community / 74.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Hancock experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 75.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Hancock has a population of 171 with a density of 475 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age is 65.7 years, 69% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55.6% female and 44.4% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 2.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 14.1% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

171
Total Population
475
People / sq mi
65.7yrs
Median Age
69% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Hancock vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hancock vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hancock is $57,159, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,667 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,532. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 12,730 business establishments, including 943 restaurants. The cost of living index is 104.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 11.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hancock vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,159
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$56,667
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
IRS Avg AGI$101,951
Gini Index0.430 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)12,730
County GDP$38,133M

Business (County)

Restaurants943
Healthcare1,165
Retail1,509
Manufacturing506

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,545
173% above US avg
Cost of Living104.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.1 min
Drive Alone78.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Hancock is $388,000, 38% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $520,098, higher than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $1,422 for a one-bedroom to $1,851 for a two-bedroom apartment. 88.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 114 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $9,545 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 51.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$388,000
38% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$520,098

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,322
1 Bedroom$1,422
2 Bedrooms$1,851
3 Bedrooms$2,386
4 Bedrooms$2,650

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.9%
Owner-Occupied88.9%
Renter-Occupied11.1%
Housing Units114
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,545
173% above US avg
Effective Rate2.46%
In Hancock, 30.9% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.1% of residents, below the national average. 26.1% have high blood pressure. 8.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 18.2% report binge drinking. 16.6% are physically inactive, below the national average. 23.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 16.1% experience frequent mental distress. 5.1% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,198. The dentist ratio is 1:1,205. 89.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.0 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Hancock vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.9%
4% below US avg
Diabetes6.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure26.1%
Asthma11.6%
COPD4.0%
Cancer8.1%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.6%
39% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity16.6%
Depression23.6%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress9.5%
Short Sleep34.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured5.1%
41% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,198
Dentists1:1,205
Mental Health1:245
Checkup Rate76.5%
Dental Visits73.2%
Premature Death6,909/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access89.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,165
Hancock has a violent crime rate of 60 per 100,000 residents, 84% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 60.3 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 121 per 100,000, 94% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 121, burglary at 0, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 29 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Hancock receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Hancock vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent60.3/100K
84% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault60.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property120.6/100K
94% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft120.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29
Traffic Accidents12
Avg Accident Severity2.2 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Hancock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 75.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density475/sq mi
Coordinates42.9746°N, 71.9801°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHillsborough County County
Nearest AirportManchester Boston Regional (MHT)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 75.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.49"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0421 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.25 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.14 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience64.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 128 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 115 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 144 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 146 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 74 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 51 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 137 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 119 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 71 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 50 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 139 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 83 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 82 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 65 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 136 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 98 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 130 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 23 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 131 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 128 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 137 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

197 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,312 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 58 km 94
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 53 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 73 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 68 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 13 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 58 km 1
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 58 km 0
May 21, 2006 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 64 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 7 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 11 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 74 km 2
May 3, 1976 EF2 93 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 100 km
2005 THE RANGE 760 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 3.4 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
October 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 26°F (-3°C) 4.1 in

Hancock has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and September the driest (3.4").

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Hancock is located in Hillsborough County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 74.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 121% above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 34.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 50.9% of the vote, a 2.9-point margin. 99.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 30 public libraries serving the community. 1,165 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 78.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.9%

Winner: Democrat by 2.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29
Traffic Accidents12
Avg Accident Severity2.2 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+74.5%
121% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+34.1%
School Test Score6.16
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density475/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi
CountyHillsborough County County

Services

Broadband Access99.0%
Avg Download Speed148.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed32.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries30
Healthcare Facilities1,165
Restaurants943
Retail Stores1,509

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.1 min
Drive Alone78.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.8%
Average costs for common services in Hancock. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $261 ($156–$417)
Specialist Visit $365 ($208–$573)
Urgent Care Visit $208 ($104–$365)
Emergency Room Visit $2,292 ($834–$5,210)
Dental Cleaning $135 ($78–$208)
Dental Filling $261 ($156–$417)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $47 ($26–$78)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $78 ($52–$125)
Brake Pad Replacement $313 ($156–$521)
Tire Rotation $42 ($21–$78)
New Tires (Set of 4) $625 ($417–$1,042)
Battery Replacement $208 ($104–$365)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $104 ($63–$156)
Electrician (Per Hour) $94 ($52–$146)
HVAC Repair $417 ($156–$834)
HVAC System Install $7,294 ($4,168–$12,504)
Roof Repair $1,042 ($417–$2,084)
Roof Replacement $9,378 ($5,731–$15,630)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,563 ($521–$3,647)
Divorce (Contested) $15,630 ($5,210–$31,260)
DUI Defense $5,210 ($2,084–$10,420)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,563 ($834–$3,126)
Will Preparation $521 ($208–$1,042)
Trust Preparation $2,605 ($1,042–$5,210)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $26 ($16–$47)
Women's Haircut $57 ($31–$104)
Hair Coloring (Full) $156 ($78–$261)
Manicure $26 ($16–$47)
Pedicure $42 ($26–$68)
Massage (1 Hour) $83 ($52–$135)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.27 ($3.13–$5.73)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.65 ($2.61–$5.21)
Loaf of Bread $3.96 ($2.61–$5.73)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.69 ($3.13–$6.77)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.73 ($4.17–$7.82)
Rice (per lb) $1.04 ($0.63–$1.88)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $146 ($83–$261)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $73 ($31–$156)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $73 ($42–$125)
Internet (Monthly) $73 ($42–$104)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $68 ($31–$104)
Cable TV (Monthly) $89 ($52–$156)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $208 ($78–$521)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,084 ($1,250–$3,647)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $73 ($31–$135)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $16 ($8.34–$26)
Car Registration (Annual) $104 ($31–$261)
Driver's License Renewal $31 ($16–$78)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,250 ($625–$2,605)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,042 ($521–$2,084)
After-School Care (Monthly) $417 ($208–$729)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $52 ($26–$104)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,042 ($417–$2,605)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $13,025 ($5,210–$31,260)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $63 ($31–$104)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $104 ($52–$208)
Dog Grooming $63 ($31–$104)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $42 ($21–$78)
Dog Spay/Neuter $313 ($156–$521)
Cat Spay/Neuter $208 ($104–$417)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$1,299
Toddler$1,232
Preschool$1,080
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$894
Toddler$831
Preschool$831
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Hillsborough County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 31,630 1,294 $71,467 1.10
Retail Trade 25,113 1,485 $46,933 1.25
Manufacturing 25,111 582 $113,247 1.52
Accommodation & Food Services 15,875 984 $29,611 0.87
Professional & Technical Services 14,329 1,604 $130,925 1.02
Administrative & Waste Services 10,777 986 $62,676 0.91
Finance & Insurance 9,220 623 $139,390 1.13
Construction 9,122 1,424 $87,431 0.86
Other Services 7,035 1,085 $50,290 1.16
Wholesale Trade 6,447 735 $110,128 0.81
Educational Services 5,557 221 $62,279 1.33
Information & Technology 4,992 223 $148,730 1.32
Transportation & Warehousing 4,173 252 $55,239 0.49
Arts & Entertainment 3,721 232 $28,369 1.10
Management of Companies 3,692 145 $103,665 1.09
Real Estate 2,275 375 $72,716 0.73
Utilities 372 17 $144,322 0.49
Agriculture & Forestry 237 39 $44,382 0.15
Unclassified 178 92 $52,856 0.63
Mining & Oil/Gas 54 7 $87,892 0.07

Schools in Hancock

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hancock Elementary School Elementary 69 8 8.6:1
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Radio Stations near Hancock

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
New Hampshire Public Radio HD2 Classical AAC 192 kbps
Mark Skin Radio alternative rock, boston MP3 128 kbps
COZ Radio MP3 256 kbps
WKNH Keene alternative rock, bluegrass MP3 192 kbps
The Pulse of NH news, news talk AAC+ 32 kbps
WNTK News Talk 99.7 news, talk MP3 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Hancock

5 campgrounds found near Hancock.

NameRatingSitesPrice
ELM BROOK PARK REC AREA 4.8/5 4 $60–$110
Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area 4.5/5 3 $30–$85
Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities 4.4/5 2 $60–$100
SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE BEACH 4.4/5 3 $35–$85
TULLY LAKE RECREATION AREA (MA) 4.4/5 1 $40

National Parks Near Hancock

235 national parks and monuments found near Hancock.

ParkTypeFee
Adams National Historical Park National Historical Park $15
Agassiz Road State Park Free
Airline State Park Trail (North Trail) State Park Free
Alewife Brook Reservation State Park Free
Amity Pond Natural Area State Park State Park Free
Angle Tree Monument Reservation State Park Free
Arborway Ii State Park Free
Arborway Overpass Path State Park Free
Armenian Heritage Park State Park Free
Ascutney State Park State Park Free
Ashland State Park State Park Free
Baldpate Pond State Park State Park Free
Bayswater Street State Park Free
Beaver Brook North Reservation State Park Free
Beaver Brook Reservation State Park Free
Bellevue Hill Reservation State Park Free
Bigelow Hollow State Park State Park Free
Black Hut Management Area State Park Free
Blackstone River State Park Free
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park State Park Free
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park State Park Free
Blue Hills Reservation State Park Free
Boat Ramp State Park Free
Borderland State Park State Park Free
Boston African American National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Boston National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Boyden Park State Park Free
Boylston Street Ii State Park Free
Breakheart Reservation State Park Free
Bristol Blake State Reservation State Park Free
Brooke Courthouse Plaza State Park Free
Bunker Hill Cc Athletic Fields State Park Free
Bunker Hill Cc Campus Grounds State Park Free
C.M. Gardner State Park State Park Free
Calf Pasture Ii State Park Free
Callahan State Park State Park Free
Camp Plymouth State Park State Park Free
Cana Portal State Park Free
Cannalonga Memorial Park State Park Free
Canterbury Brookside I State Park Free
Carson Beach State Park Free
Centre Street I State Park Free
Centre Street Ii State Park Free
Centre Street Iv State Park Free
Charles River Reservation State Park Free
Charles River Reservation State Park Free
Charlestown Parcel State Park Free
Chestnut Street State Park Free
Chicopee Memorial State Park State Park Free
Chinatown Park State Park Free
Cochituate State Park State Park Free
Columbia Road/Day Boulevard State Park Free
Commercial Point State Park Free
Commonwealth Plaza State Park Free
Conley & Tenean Streets Park State Park Free
Connecticut River Greenway State Park State Park Free
Connecticut River Greenway State Park State Park Free
Connecticut River Greenway State Park State Park Free
Constitution Beach State Park Free
Copley Place Plaza State Park Free
Crane Ledge Ii State Park Free
Crosby Mountain State Park State Park Free
Cutler Park Reservation State Park Free
Decatur & Meridian Streets Park State Park Free
Deer Hill State Reservation State Park Free
Dewey Square Parks State Park Free
Dewey Square Plaza State Park Free
Diamond Hill State Park Free
Dorchester Shores Reservation State Park Free
Dunn State Park State Park Free
Dutton Pines State Park State Park Free
Eastport Park State Park Free
Ellacoya State Park State Park Free
Elm Bank Reservation State Park Free
Endicott Triangle State Park Free
Fort Dummer State Park State Park Free
Fourth Street Park State Park Free
Franklin Park Zoo Parking/Dcr State Park Free
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Gallivan/Hallet Circle State Park Free
Galvin Green State Park Free
Gardner Heritage State Park State Park Free
Gifford Woods Natural Area State Park Free
Gifford Woods State Park State Park Free
Governor Thomas Dudley Park State Park Free
Governors State Park State Park Free
Great Brook Farm State Park State Park Free
Greenfield State Park State Park Free
Hammond Pond Reservation State Park Free
Hampton Ponds State Park State Park Free
Holyoke Heritage State Park State Park Free
Hopkinton State Park State Park Free
I-90 Interchange State Park Free
J.A. Skinner State Park State Park Free
Jamaica State Park State Park Free
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Johnny Appleseed State Park State Park Free
Jordan Marsh Service Center State Park Free
Kingston State Park State Park Free
Lake Lorraine State Park State Park Free
Lake Wyola State Park State Park Free
Lawrence Heritage State Park State Park Free
Lawrence Riverfront State Park State Park Free
Leather District Park State Park Free
Lincoln Street Green State Park Free
London Street Park State Park Free
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Lost Lake Boat Ramp State Park Free
Lowell Heritage State Park State Park Free
Lowell Lake State Park State Park Free
Lowell National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Lowell Park State Park Free
Lynn Woods Reservation State Park Free
M Street Beach State Park Free
Malibu Beach State Park Free
Manchester-Portsmouth RR Bed State Park Free
Marine Industrial Park Entrance Ii State Park Free
Marine Park State Park Free
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Mary Soo Hoo Park State Park Free
Mass Art Campus State Park Free
Meany Park State Park Free
Medfield Charles River State Reservation State Park Free
Medford Street Corridor I State Park Free
Melnea Cass Boulevard I State Park Free
Middlesex Fells Reservation State Park Free
Middlesex Fells Reservation State Park Free
Miller State Park State Park Free
Minute Man National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Molly Stark State Park State Park Free
Monadnock State Park State Park Free
Monadnock State Park State Park Free
Moore State Park State Park Free
Mother Brook Reservation State Park Free
Mount Holyoke Range State Park State Park Free
Mount Tom State Reservation State Park Free
Mt. Vernon Street Plaza State Park Free
Muckross State Park Free
Mystic River Reservation State Park Free
Nashua Street Park State Park Free
Neponset River Reservation State Park Free
New Chardon Square State Park Free
New England National Scenic Trail National Scenic Trail Free
North End Park State Park Free
North Street Park State Park Free
Northwood Meadows State Park State Park Free
Norwich Water Access State Park State Park Free
Old Harbor Reservation State Park Free
Olmsted Green State Park Free
Parallel Park State Park Free
Park Drive Ii State Park Free
Paul Revere Park State Park Free
Pawtuckaway State Park State Park Free
Perkins Street State Park Free
Pillsbury State Park State Park Free
Pillsbury-Sunapee Corridor State Park Free
Pisgah State Park State Park Free
Pisgah State Park State Park Free
Pisgah State Park - Critria 1 lands State Park Free
Podium Plaza State Park Free
Portal Park State Park Free
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation State Park Free
Quechee State Park State Park Free
Quincy Shores Reservation State Park Free
Quinsigamond State Park State Park Free
Railroad Avenue State Park Free
Red Bridge State Park State Park Free
Revere Beach Reservation State Park Free
Rfk Greenway I State Park Free
Rhododendron State Park State Park Free
Richmond & North Streets Park I State Park Free
Richmond & North Streets Park Ii State Park Free
Rink Grounds State Park Free
Riverdale Park State Park Free
Robinson State Park State Park Free
Rockingham Recreational Trail State Park Free
Rockingham Recreational Trail State Park Free
Rolling Bridge Park State Park Free
Rollins State Park State Park Free
Rood State Park State Park Free
Roxbury Heritage State Park State Park Free
Rumney Marsh Reservation State Park Free
Rutland State Park State Park Free
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park National Historical Park $10
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Saugus River Reservation State Park Free
Savin Hill Cove State Park Free
Scarmella/Maverick Square State Park Free
Senator Finnegan Park State Park Free
Silver Lake State Park State Park Free
Slatersville Pond State Park Free
Somerset Street Plaza State Park Free
South Boston Maritime Park State Park Free
South Street Community Garden State Park Free
Springfield Armory National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Squibnocket Park State Park Free
State Beach State Park Free
State Public Health Campus State Park Free
Stony Brook Reservation State Park Free
Strandway/Castle Island State Park Free
Sugar River Recreational Trail State Park Free
Sunapee State Park State Park Free
Sweet Pond State Park State Park Free
The Fenway Ii State Park Free
Town Boat House State Park Free
Tree House Plaza State Park Free
Truman Parkway State Park Free
Tunnel Harborwalk State Park Free
Turnpike Overlook State Park Free
Umass Boston Campus Ctr Oval State Park Free
United Nbhd Of Lower Roxbury Cg State Park Free
Urban Arboretum State Park Free
Valenti Square State Park Free
Vfw Parkway State Park Free
Victory Road Park State Park Free
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation State Park Free
Wadleigh State Park State Park Free
Walden Pond State Reservation State Park Free
Warren Recreational Trail State Park Free
Weider Park State Park Free
Wellington State Park State Park Free
Wells State Park State Park Free
Wells State Park State Park Free
Wentworth State Park State Park Free
West End Park State Park Free
Wharf District Park State Park Free
White Lake State Park State Park Free
Wilgus State Park State Park Free
Williams Tunnel Portal Park State Park Free
Willow Pond Meadow State Park Free
Wilson Mountain Reservation State Park Free
Wood Island Bay Edge State Park Free
Wood Island Bay Marsh State Park Free
World War II Veterans Memorial State Park State Park Free
Wormwood Park State Park Free

Museums in Hancock

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
UNIVERSITY'S THOREAU ART GALLERYART MUSEUM$73,228,054
NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE GALLERYART MUSEUM6034282329$45,880,060
HISTORIC HARRISVILLEHISTORIC PRESERVATION69 MAIN ST6038273722$1,211,647
RINDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION24 SCHOOL STREET6038992341$530,522
JOURNEYS IN EDUCATIONART MUSEUM6039244555$355,936
FRANCESTOWN IMPROVEMENT & HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION$39,420
FRANKLIN PIERCE HOMESTEADHISTORIC PRESERVATION6034783165$4,127
HILLSBORO HISTORICAL ROOMSHISTORIC PRESERVATION6034643637$4,127
HILLSBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5 CENTRAL STREET6034643637$4,127
ANTRIM HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6035886175
BENNINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION38 MAIN STREET6035882143
DEERING HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
DUBLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6035638545
FIHS HISTORICAL ROOMSHISTORIC PRESERVATION6035472856
FITZWILLIAM HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION66 NEW HAMPSHIRE 1196035857742
FRED SANDBACK ARCHIVEGENERAL MUSEUM6039249020
GLASS MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
GREENFIELD NH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HANCOCK HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7 MAIN ST6035259379
HANCOCK HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6035259379
HENNIKER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION33 MAPLE STREET6034286267
HILLSBOROUGH HERITAGE MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION5 CENTRAL STREET8176247963
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF TEMPLE NEW HAMPSHIREHISTORIC PRESERVATION
JAFFREY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6035326066
MARLBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION377 ELM ST
MARLOW HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6034467421
MASON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MUSEUM OF THE TOWN OF RINDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION24 SCHOOL STREET6038992341
NEW IPSWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION23 MAIN STREET
PETERBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6039243235
SHARON ARTS CENTERART MUSEUM6039247256
STODDARD HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1450 ROUTE 123 NORTH6034467500
TROY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
WASHINGTON NH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6034953231

Libraries in Hancock

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
PETERBOROUGH TOWN LIBRARY2 CONCORD STREET0.064,850
TUCKER FREE LIBRARY31 WESTERN AVENUE0.030,000
HANCOCK TOWN LIBRARY25 MAIN STREET0.028,704
JAFFREY PUBLIC LIBRARY38 MAIN STREET0.028,045
WEARE PUBLIC LIBRARY10 PAIGE MEMORIAL LANE0.027,690
JAMES A. TUTTLE LIBRARY45 MAIN STREET0.025,000
FULLER PUBLIC LIBRARY29 SCHOOL STREET0.023,348
INGALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY203 MAIN STREET0.019,968
FITZWILLIAM TOWN LIBRARY11 TEMPLETON TURNPIKE0.018,045
CHAMBERLIN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY46 MAIN STREET0.016,106
GAY-KIMBALL LIBRARY10 SOUTH MAIN STREET0.014,489
WILTON PUBLIC & GREGG FREE LIBRARY7 FOREST ROAD0.014,013
FROST FREE LIBRARY28 JAFFREY ROAD0.010,806
GEORGE HOLMES BIXBY MEMORIAL LIBRARY52 MAIN STREET0.08,900
G.E.P. DODGE LIBRARY2 MAIN STREET0.06,874
MASON PUBLIC LIBRARY16 DARLING HILL ROAD0.05,965
NEW IPSWICH LIBRARY6 MAIN STREET0.05,444
OLIVIA RODHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY1 NELSON COMMON ROAD0.05,154
HARRISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY7 CANAL STREET0.05,124
SHEDD FREE LIBRARY46 NORTH MAIN STREET0.04,200
DUBLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY1114 MAIN STREET0.03,990
J.A. TARBELL LIBRARY136 FOREST ROAD0.03,774
STEPHENSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY761 FOREST ROAD0.03,642
MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY5 MAIN STREET0.02,560
DAVIS PUBLIC LIBRARY1391 ROUTE 123 NORTH0.02,551
MARLOW TOWN LIBRARY12 CHURCH STREET0.01,965
SULLIVAN PUBLIC LIBRARY436 CENTRE STREET0.01,371
MINER MEMORIAL LIBRARY3 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE TURNPIKE0.01,144
DEERING PUBLIC LIBRARY762 DEERING CENTER ROAD0.0438

Farmers Markets in Hancock

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hancock Farmers' MarketMain Street (Rte 123)05/18/2013 to 10/12/2013Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit
Henniker Farmers Market931 Flanders RoadYesVisit
Rindge Farmers and Crafters MarketBradford Street and Route 20205/10/2018 to 10/04/2018Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Yes
Team Jaffrey Farmers Market28 Main St06/04/2018 to 09/24/2018Mon: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Visit
We Are One Farmers Market118 Center Rd.10/01/2012 to 04/31/2013Fri: 3:00 PM-6:30 PM;YesVisit
Weare Farmers Market (winter)Old Town Hall and Community Center, 16 N Stark Hwy10/18/2013 to 05/30/2014Mon: 4:00 PM-;Fri: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM;YesVisit

Hotels in Hancock

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Hancock Inn & Fox Tavern

Restaurants in Hancock

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harrisville General Store

Breweries in Hancock

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BrewhausPeterborough, NH, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Peterborough Brewers, Peterborough, NH, Brewers375 Union St6039240005
Henniker Brewing CoBeverages, Brewers, Brewery, Beer & Ale, Liquor Stores129 Centervale Rd6034283579Visit
Mash Note Beer Co LlcBrewers52 Concord End Rd

Daycare Centers in Hancock

1 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility Type Phone Status
HARRISVILLE CHILDREN'S CENTER
66 MAIN STREET
CENTER BASED — LICENSED GROUP CHILD CARE PROGRAM (603) 827-3905 OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Hancock

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
The Hancock Inn, a Select Registry Property - Tesla Destination33 Main StTesla Destination2J1772 TESLApublic

Cell Towers in Hancock

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
WOLF HILL ROADTOWER42
WOLF HILL ROADTOWER42

Fire Stations in Hancock

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Hancock Fire and Rescue40 Bennington RDVolunteer603-525-3366

Bridges in Hancock

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete1959255,702F
CulvertConcrete1959255,007F
Truss (Thru)Wood or Timber1937882,776F
FrameConcrete1970241,751G
FrameConcrete1939271,331F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1939761,235G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel192525600F
SlabWood or Timber196039600G
SlabConcrete195031481G
SlabWood or Timber193024425G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1950224243P
SlabConcrete200231223G
CulvertSteel199522105F
SlabConcrete20062590G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19252590F
SlabWood or Timber19902821F

Airports Near Hancock

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Concord Municipal AirportCONMedium Airport
Dillant Hopkins AirportEENMedium Airport
Laurence G Hanscom FieldBEDMedium Airport
Lebanon Municipal AirportLEBMedium Airport
Manchester-Boston Regional AirportMHTMedium Airport
Worcester Regional AirportORHMedium Airport
B&B Farm AirportSmall Airport
Blue Puffin Farm HeliportSmall Airport
Brookline AirportSmall Airport
Claremont Municipal AirportCNHSmall Airport
Cooper Farm AirportSmall Airport
Country Club Air ParkSmall Airport
Crow Island Airport (Pvt)Small Airport
Eagles Nest AirportSmall Airport
Fitchburg Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Frank D. Comerford AirportSmall Airport
Gardner Municipal AirportGDMSmall Airport
Gile Pond AirportSmall Airport
Hadley AirportSmall Airport
Hartness State AirportVSFSmall Airport
Hawthorne Feather AirparkSmall Airport
Holloway AirportSmall Airport
Huff Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Intervale AirportSmall Airport
Jaffrey Airfield Silver Ranch AirportAFNSmall Airport
Kallander FieldSmall Airport
Laconia Municipal AirportLCISmall Airport
Locke Lake AirportSmall Airport
Major W. Guth STOLportSmall Airport
Marshall's AirportSmall Airport
Mason AirfieldSmall Airport
Miller Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Minute Man Air FieldMMNSmall Airport
Moore AirfieldSmall Airport
Nashua Airport / Boire FieldASHSmall Airport
Newfound Valley AirportSmall Airport
Norm's FieldSmall Airport
North Windham AirportSmall Airport
Northampton AirportSmall Airport
Onyon AirportSmall Airport
Orange Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Parlin FieldNWHSmall Airport
Pepperell AirportSmall Airport
Pilgrim's Home AirfieldSmall Airport
Santa's AirportSmall Airport
Sids AirportSmall Airport
Smith AirportSmall Airport
Spencer AirportSmall Airport
Steck Farm AirportSmall Airport
Sterling AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Hancock

5 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Fitzwilliam
Francestown Police Department15 New Boston Road
Hillsborough Police Department22 Municipal Drive
Mason Police Department38 Darling Hill Road
Weare PD

Grocery Stores in Hancock

1 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Mr Mikes 317Convenience Store1275 Route 9

Post Offices in Hancock

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hancock Post Office

Treatment Centers in Hancock

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Avenues Recovery Center at DublinSubstance Abuse603-317-5600 x624
Sobriety Centers of NH - Antrim HouseSubstance Abuse603-808-0185
Wediko School at the - Home for Little WanderersBoth603-478-5236

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hancock

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BETHEL CHURCH IN HANCOCKPO BOX 12

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hancock

What is the population of Hancock?

Hancock has a population of 171 residents and is located in New Hampshire. The population density is 475 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 65.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 55.6% female and 44.4% male.

Is Hancock expensive to live in?

Hancock has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 104.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $57,159, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $388,000 (38% above the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Hancock safe?

Hancock is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 60 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 121 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Hancock receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Hancock?

Hancock has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.5 inches, with 75.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 37.

How is the job market in Hancock?

The job market in Hancock is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,532. There are 12,730 business establishments in the area, including 943 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 11.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hancock?

The median home value in Hancock is $388,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $520,098. The homeownership rate is 88.9%. The average annual property tax is $9,545.

How are the schools in Hancock?

Schools in Hancock score 6.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 74.5% of adults in Hancock hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 34.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Hancock?

The obesity rate in Hancock is 30.9% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.6% of adults are smokers. 16.6% are physically inactive. 23.6% of residents report depression. 5.1% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 89.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,198.

What is transportation like in Hancock?

The average commute in Hancock is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hancock?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 2.5% of the population are military veterans. 14.1% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

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