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Hanover, IL
Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
Population
829
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
739
ZIP codes
0
Hanover and its ZIP codes
Hanover at a glance
- Hanover is about 3.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,250 a year, 49% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,500 (66% below Illinois) and median rent is $705 a month.
Local data for Hanover, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hanover, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,250
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$89,500
Median rent
$705/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (314), Irish Americans (178), Mexican Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jo Daviess County. PPP loans are for Hanover.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,577
7,551 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,662
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $9,322 per person
How people get to work
Hanover, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hanover, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
632
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
46
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hanover, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Hanover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElizabethVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Bellevue, IACity | 8.1 mi | 1.5 |
| The Galena TerritoryCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 11 |
| Springbrook, IACity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Apple Canyon LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| SavannaCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| GalenaCity | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| Sabula, IACity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Miles, IACity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Spragueville, IACity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Scales MoundVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| St. Donatus, IACity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| StocktonVillage | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Preston, IACity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Andrew, IACity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| La Motte, IACity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hanover, IL in?
- Hanover is in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Hanover, IL?
- About 829 people live in Hanover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hanover?
- Nearby places include Elizabeth (4.9 mi), Bellevue, IA (8.1 mi), The Galena Territory (10 mi), Springbrook, IA (12 mi), Apple Canyon Lake (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023