Hancock County, Ohio
Among the top 6% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
- top 6% for amenities nearby
- top 7% for cost of living
Hancock County is a county in Ohio with about 75,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, cost of living, and commute time. It rates lower on property crime and sunny days.
Official websiteco.hancock.oh.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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72%36%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.7 in2.0 in
humid 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 93% of US counties
Home Value$180k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$877better than 38% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.03%better than 37% of US counties
Income Tax4.59%better than 58% of US counties
State 3.50% + Local 1.09%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.73%better than 45% of US counties
Unemployment3.7%better than 71% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.7 in32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall24.5 inbetter than 34% of US counties
Sunny Days215 daysbetter than 27% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 67% of US counties
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 85% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk54.1better than 45% of US counties
School Quality54.3better than 50% of US counties
Violent Crime1021/100kbetter than 34% of US counties
Property Crime1307/100kbetter than 32% of US counties
Community
Population75,07277th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.431st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1833rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9830th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3849th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.9%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.7%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.9%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.5%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 90% of US counties
Walkability7.0/20better than 74% of US counties
Airport Distance80 mibetter than 62% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.1%better than 84% of US counties
Amenities Nearby16.38better than 94% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 51% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hancock County an affordable place to live?
- Hancock County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 93% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hancock County?
- The median home value in Hancock County is $180k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hancock County?
- Median household income in Hancock County is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hancock County?
- Median gross rent in Hancock County is $877 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hancock County safe?
- Hancock County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1021/100k (better than 34%). Property crime is 1307/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hancock County?
- Hancock County averages 75°F in July and 28°F in January, with 34.7 in of annual precipitation and about 215 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hancock County?
- Public-school quality in Hancock County is about average, scoring better than 50% 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 18 min.
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Data sources
- 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)