1970 · Sewage Disposal Plant · Wikimedia Commons
Hanover’s story
Hanover in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
HanoverIL
A town of 829. Healthier than 65% of U.S. towns.
Photo: SD Dirk · CC BY 2.0
Population
829
+2.3% since 2010
Median home value
$90K
Census ACS
Household income
$42K
median
Median age
46.5
years
Jobs based here
36
A commuter town
What makes Hanover stand out
The 2 things Hanover does most differently from other towns.
Small town
829 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Hanover’s report card
Now in Hanover
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Residents weigh in
Hanover is #42 of 819 in IL for “Lowest depression”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Hanover’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →64°
Light Rain
H 66° · L 48°
Local news
All →- Scales Mound Junior High School vs. River Ridge High SchoolNFHS Network · Sep 29
- River Ridge vs Galena - Boys Middle School Basketball 11/10/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
- Middle School Girls Volleyball Galena Middle School vs. River Ridge High School - 09/22/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hanover. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 35% of U.S. towns
Hanover beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
1 better22 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Hanover | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.1% | 75.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 6.3% |
Midwest Medical Center
12.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
23rd
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
2.1% of Hanover is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
#138for trails in IL
2.1%
conserved · 15 of 708 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
#267
most conserved land in IL
#284
most walkable in IL
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. White Park | — | 3 |
| 2. Speer Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Hanover
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.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Hanover3%
Galena15%
Elizabeth8%
Dubuque7%
The Galena Territory5%
22 mi
median commute distance
36
jobs based in Hanover
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–32°
Spring38–59°
Summer61–82°
Fall41–62°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Hanover
No violent or property crimes were reported in Hanover in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Hanover is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 2011
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Hanover for work
Where Hanover’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
36jobs based in Hanover
3%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Hanover
3 notable people were born in Hanover.
About Hanover
Village in Illinois, United States
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.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 863
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 627 ft
- ZIP code
- 61041
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