HancockIL
A town of 118.
118 people, and everyone knows the way
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Hancock’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hancock. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Hancock
Most working residents leave Hancock for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Macomb (10%), Augusta (8%) and Carthage (8%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Hancock has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Hancock is
Hancock beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Hancock | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 6.3% |
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
98% of working residents leave Hancock for work
Where Hancock’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hancock
Township in Illinois, United States
Hancock Township is one of twenty-four townships in Hancock County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 257 and it contained 119 housing units. It was formed from Fountain Green and St. Mary's townships on April 27, 1855.
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- Population
- 257
- Area
- 38 sq mi
- Elevation
- 554 ft