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Hancock

A city of 863 people in Minnesota
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Outdoors in Hancock

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Conserved land3%17 of 579 acres
Trails0.3 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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Living in Hancock

Housing in Hancock

$204K▲ 4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Hancock home is worth about $204,000, up 4% in a year, 42% below the Minnesota typical home.

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Health in Hancock

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Stevens Community Medical CenterMorris · 8.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 44 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hancock · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hancock →

Natural hazards in Hancock

11
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 11% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Schools in Hancock

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School Grade A

The public schools Hancock’s kids attend outperform 94% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictHANCOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools2

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.

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IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Hancock Community Library →
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