Hanover, NJ: Local News, Events & Neighbors

Hanover Township is a township in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 14,677, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 965 (+7.0%) from the 13,712 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn reflected an increase of 814 (+6.3%) from the 12,898 counted in the 2000 census. The township comprises the unincorporated communities of Whippany and Cedar Knolls. Located just north of the historic town of Morristown (separated by a thin strip of Morris Township) and adjacent to the regional Morristown Municipal Airport, Hanover Township offers many public attractions including the Whippany Railway Museum, the Fre…

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How Hanover ranks

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#28Lowest obesity in NJ #45Shortest commute in NJ #57Most new homes in NJ All NJ rankings →

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Safety in Hanover

B

Safety Grade B

Hanover reports less crime per resident than 58% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade. New Jersey has less reported crime than most states, so among its own towns Hanover sits closer to the middle.

Violent crime per 1,000

Hanover 0.2

New Jersey 2

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Hanover 14.3

New Jersey 12.7

U.S. 15.5

Natural hazards: LowMostly inland flooding · higher than 37% of U.S. communitiesDetails →

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in Hanover

A⁺

Health Grade A+

Healthier than 97% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New Jersey

19better than NJ·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▲ 1▼ 6 close Habits 3▲ 1 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 3▲ 2 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

7.6%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNJ 14.3% · better 6.9%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityNJ 12.3% · better 9.4%More adults who have had cancerNJ 7.5% · worse

Care nearby

Morristown Medical CenterMorristown · 3 mi · ER

Zufall Health Center - MorristownMorristown · 3.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 07981, 07927, 07960 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hanover →

Schools in Hanover

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A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Hanover’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 82% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#84Best public schoolsof 457 in NJ

DistrictHanover Township School DistrictSchools8

Bee Meadow School B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 294 students Mountview Road School AElementary · Grades K–5 · 276 students Salem Drive School B+Elementary · Grades K–5 · 245 students Inspire KidsElementary · Grades PK–K · 51 students Memorial Junior School A-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 419 students Whippany Park High School A-High · Grades 9–12 · 584 students

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