Hancock, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Wayne County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
876
Population
558/sq mi density
$50,547
Median Income
$26,273 per capita
$145,300
Home Value
$337,714 Zillow
$1,051
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$50,547 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,300 home value, $1,051/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hancock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 54.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 908 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 558/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9530°N, 75.2821°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sullivan County International (MSV) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 95.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Hancock has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.4").