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Hanover, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jo Daviess County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
847 Population 756/sq mi density
$39,583 Median Income $24,413 per capita
$86,200 Home Value $109,231 Zillow
$751 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,325 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,200 home value, $751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanover experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation639 ft (195 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density756/sq mi
Coordinates42.2552°N, 90.2736°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJo Daviess County County
Nearest AirportDubuque Regional (DBQ)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 30.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0465 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.8 / 100
Community Resilience59.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 144 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 150 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 91 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 146 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 463 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 83 km 9
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 93 km 2
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 94 km 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 80 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 69 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 71 km 1
May 9, 1995 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 37 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 73 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 70 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 36 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 31 km 1
May 13, 1974 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 41 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 30 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COLD SPRINGS (552 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in

Hanover has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.2").

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