HancockWI
A town of 399, settled in 1854.
Is Hancock a good place to live?
24% of residents live below the poverty line in Hancock, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 6.4% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Hancock. The biggest park or preserve is Hancock Park, at 39 acres. Hancock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
399 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hancock: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hancock, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hancock.
The median household income in Hancock is lower than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
At $51,000, Hancock’s median household income is against $87,000 in Wisconsin’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. 0.6% of working residents work locally in Hancock. The top destinations are Wautoma (13%), Westfield (5%) and Coloma (4%).
| Hancock | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
A typical Hancock home is worth about $245K
The typical Hancock home is worth about $245,000, up 7.5% in a year, 27% below the Wisconsin typical home. The median rent in Hancock is $695 a month.
| Hancock | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $695 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Hancock
Hancock has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Hancock’s July high is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Hancock stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with more of its adults who get no exercise outside work
34% of Hancock adults get no exercise outside work. Hancock beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 18% of Hancock adults smoke cigarettes.
| Hancock | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 26% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Hancock | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.2% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Hancock, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Hancock has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hancock Park | — | 39 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Hancock
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hancock; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Hancock residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Hancock for work
Where Hancock’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hancock
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Hancock is a village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 393 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Hancock.
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- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,093 ft
- ZIP code
- 54943
Questions about Hancock
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hancock, WI a good place to live?
Hancock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.