HancockIA
A town of 216. Nearly 23.8% of it is conserved land.
What makes Hancock stand out
The thing Hancock does most differently from other towns.
216 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hancock. Another town gets a different order.
23.8% of Hancock is conserved land
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Botna Bend County Park | — | 115 |
| 2. Memorial Park | — | 10 |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Hancock has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Hancock
Most working residents leave Hancock for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Oakland (22%), Omaha (17%) and Harlan (7%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Where working residents work
How healthy Hancock is
Hancock beats the Iowa average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Hancock | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 77.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.3% | 3.3% |
Homes in Hancock sell for about $170K
The median sale price was $170,000 in May 2026.
About Hancock
City in Iowa, USA
Hancock is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States, along the West Nishnabotna River. The population was 200 at the time of the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 200
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,112 ft
- ZIP code
- 51536