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Hancock, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waushara County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
439
Population
418/sq mi density
$48,255
Median Income
$23,447 per capita
$147,200
Home Value
$242,139 Zillow
$677
Median Rent
20.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,255 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,200 home value, $677/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hancock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 43.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1333°N, 89.5210°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Waushara County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wittman Regional (OSH) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in |
Hancock has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.9").