Hanover, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jo Daviess County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
847 Population 756/sq mi density
$39,583 Median Income $24,413 per capita
$86,200 Home Value $119,762 Zillow
$751 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,200 home value, $751/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hanover, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,583
47% below
$24,413 per capita
Home Value
$86,200
69% below
Zillow: $119,762
Median Rent
$751/mo
35% below
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Hanover Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hanover's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
31%
Rent
65%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hanover a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hanover residents earn a median household income of $39,583 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,413. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 742 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hanover is $86,200 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,762. Median rent is $751/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Safety & Crime

Hanover reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 959/100K.

Education

9.0% of adults in Hanover hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hanover has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population847
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density756/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,583
Per Capita$24,413
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,200
Rent$751
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$119,762
Housing Units464
Rent Burden37.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property959/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,364/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation639 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Hanover was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.