Hancock County , Illinois
Population: 17,434 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $65,044 Home $108,400 Rent $755/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 17,434 residents, Hancock County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike.
$65,044
Median Income
household
$108,400
Home Value
median
$755/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $65,044 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,671 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
| Median Home Value | $108,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $755/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 17,434 |
| Median Age | 46.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 24.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.8%
Obesity
13.2%
Diabetes
15.3%
Smoking
31.5%
High Blood Pressure
22.9%
No Physical Activity
22.0%
Depression
35.6%
Insufficient Sleep
75.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 31.1 · 31th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
34.51
🌀 Hurricane
24.78
🔥 Wildfire
1.43
❄️ Winter Storm
39.02
🌍 Earthquake
40.55
☀️ Drought
84.10
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