Hanover, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Marshall County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
831 Population 1,385/sq mi density
$66,705 Median Income $31,747 per capita
$110,300 Home Value $181,413 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,705 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,300 home value, $600/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hanover, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,705
11% below
$31,747 per capita
Home Value
$110,300
61% below
Zillow: $181,413
Median Rent
$600/mo
48% below
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°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
89%
Home Value
39%
Rent
52%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hanover a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hanover residents earn a median household income of $66,705 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,747. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 413 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hanover is $110,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,413. Median rent is $600/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

26.0% of adults in Hanover hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hanover has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population831
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,385/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,705
Per Capita$31,747
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$704M
Avg Weekly Wage$945

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,300
Rent$600
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$181,413
Housing Units299
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,485/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain31.8 in/yr
Elevation1,281 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Hanover was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.