Hancock County, Kentucky
Among the top 13% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
- top 8% for violent crime
- top 13% for property crime
- bottom 8% for walkability
Hancock County is a county in Kentucky with about 9,058 residents. It grades A for affordability and D for weather. Standout strengths include violent crime, property crime, and sales tax. It rates lower on amenities nearby and walkability.
Official websitehancockky.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.0 in3.6 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 44% of US counties
Home Value$117k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$785better than 58% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 77% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.74%better than 59% of US counties
Income Tax3.51%better than 76% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.76%better than 83% of US counties
Unemployment4.4%better than 56% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.9 in69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.0 inbetter than 56% of US counties
Sunny Days200 daysbetter than 16% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 36% of US counties
Comfortable Days79 daysbetter than 49% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk28.8better than 70% of US counties
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 56% of US counties
School Quality51.0better than 43% of US counties
Violent Crime89/100kbetter than 92% of US counties
Property Crime221/100kbetter than 87% of US counties
Community
Population9,05821st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.248th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.099th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0474th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.5%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.9%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.8%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 43% of US counties
Walkability4.4/20better than 8% of US counties
Airport Distance63 mibetter than 72% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.0%better than 54% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 52% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hancock County an affordable place to live?
- Hancock County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 44% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hancock County?
- The median home value in Hancock County is $117k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hancock County?
- Median household income in Hancock County is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hancock County?
- Median gross rent in Hancock County is $785 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hancock County safe?
- Hancock County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 89/100k (better than 92%). Property crime is 221/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hancock County?
- Hancock County averages 78°F in July and 35°F in January, with 48.9 in of annual precipitation and about 200 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hancock County?
- Public-school quality in Hancock County is about average, scoring better than 43% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hancock County?
- The average one-way commute in Hancock County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)