Hancock County, IA
Living in Hancock County
Bikeability10
Walkability28
Commute84
Public Transit9
Affordability95
Public Safety86
Airports32
Hospitals89
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-703 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age
24%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office18%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$522Median Monthly Rent+$146 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas27%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hancock County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Hancock County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hancock County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado18
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hancock County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hancock County, IA
Kanawha Christian School
10 miles, S
Bishop Garrigan High School
24 miles, W
Seton Grade School
24 miles, W
Newman Catholic
26 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Hancock County, IA
Waldorf University
14 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Mason City
26 miles, E
Wartburg College
68 miles, E
Iowa State University
73 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hancock County, IA
Hancock County Health System
4 miles, NW
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
17 miles, SE
Kossuth Regional Health Center
24 miles, W
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
24 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Hancock County, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
77 miles, SE
Rochester International Airport
85 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
107 miles, S