Illinois
Hanover is a small town in Illinois with a population of 847. Residents earn $39,583 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hanover receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hanover offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hanover is $39,583, 47% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Hanover is $86,200, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $751 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Hanover experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches, including 30.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,583 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,413 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $900 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,691 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 742 |
| County GDP | $1,138M |
| Restaurants | 92 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,976 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.09% |
| Commute Time | 30.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $86,200 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $109,231 |
| Census Median Rent | $751 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 37.3% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,976 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.09% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,364/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.4 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 639 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2552°N, 90.2736°W |
| County FIPS | 17085 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.0% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.5% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 92 |
| Retail Stores | 117 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 30.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |