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A village of 863 people in Illinois
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Conserved land2.1%15 of 708 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
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Sewage Disposal Plant1970
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Sewage Disposal Plant, 1970

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About Hanover

Village in Illinois, United States
863Population
1.1 sq miArea
627 ftElevation

Hanover is a village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States, along the Apple River. The town was previously named Wapello, in honor of Chief Wapello of the Meskwaki tribe. The population was 863 at the 2020 cenus, up from 844 in 2010.

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Living in Hanover

Safety in Hanover

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Not graded

Hanover has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0
Property0
Reported in 20250
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Work & commute in Hanover

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Most working residents leave Hanover for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Galena (15%), Elizabeth (8%) and Dubuque (7%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Galena
15%
Elizabeth
8%
Dubuque, IA
7%
The Galena Territory
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hanover →

Health in Hanover

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 35% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 84% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Illinois

1better than IL·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Midwest Medical CenterGalena · 12.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Crescent Community Health CenterDubuque · 26.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hanover · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hanover →

Natural hazards in Hanover

46
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hanover →

Climate in Hanover

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Hanover has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 16°Winter
59° / 38°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
62° / 41°Fall
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