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Hanover

A village of 472 people in Michigan
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About Hanover

Village in Michigan, United States
472Population
0.4 sq miArea
1,115 ftElevation

Hanover is a village in Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Hanover had a population of 472. The village is located within Hanover Township.

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Living in Hanover

Housing in Hanover

$419K Median sale price · Redfin, February 2026

The median sale price was $419,000 in February 2026.

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Work & commute in Hanover

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Most working residents leave Hanover for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Jackson (19%), Blackman (9%) and Summit (6%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Jackson
19%
Blackman
9%
Summit
6%
Ann Arbor
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Hanover →

Health in Hanover

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

6better than MI·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Hillsdale HospitalHillsdale · 13.4 mi · ER
Center for Family Health DentalJackson · 13.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hanover · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hanover →

Natural hazards in Hanover

24
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% 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 chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
60° / 40°Fall
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Hanover’s library

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Hanover Branch Library118 West Main Street · part of Jackson District Library
Fine-freeE-books22 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Hanover Branch Library →
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