Hanover, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Jackson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
413 Population 983/sq mi density
$68,333 Median Income $29,872 per capita
$142,700 Home Value $245,696 Zillow
$938 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$68,333 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,700 home value, $938/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanover experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,117 ft (340 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density983/sq mi
Coordinates42.1005°N, 84.5545°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportCapital Region International (LAN)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 44.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.52"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 74 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 78 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 127 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 41 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 97 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 141 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 131 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 129 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 108 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 135 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 109 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 125 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 123 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

417 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 88 fatalities, 1,386 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 53 km 1
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 50 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 66 km 23
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 89 km 4
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 59 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 77 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 43 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 99 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 32 km 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 99 km 5
May 11, 1974 EF3 58 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in

Hanover has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.5").

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