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Hancock, IA
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
Population
216
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
299
ZIP codes
0
Hancock and its ZIP codes
Hancock at a glance
- Hancock is about 5.2 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Hancock, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pottawattamie County. PPP loans are for Hancock.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,962
41,804 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$635M
FY 2026, $6,775 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hancock, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
557
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hancock, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Hancock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OaklandCity | 5.5 mi | 1.8 |
| AvocaCity | 6.5 mi | 2.4 |
| ShelbyCity | 8.7 mi | 2.1 |
| WalnutCity | 9.7 mi | 2.2 |
| MindenCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CarsonCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| CorleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| BentleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| MarneCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| NeolaCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| TennantCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| MacedoniaCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| LewisCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| GriswoldCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| UnderwoodCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| PersiaCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hancock, IA in?
- Hancock is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Hancock, IA?
- About 216 people live in Hancock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hancock?
- Nearby places include Oakland (5.5 mi), Avoca (6.5 mi), Shelby (8.7 mi), Walnut (9.7 mi), Minden (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023