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Hanover, KS

City in Washington County, Kansas.

Population

828

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,381

ZIP codes

0

Hanover and its ZIP codes

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Hanover at a glance

  • Hanover is about 38 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $67,813 a year, 9% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,400 (49% below Kansas) and median rent is $642 a month.

Local data for Hanover, KS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hanover, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$67,813

Poverty rate

6.7%

Median home value

$110,400

Median rent

$642/mo

Homeownership

86.6%

Bachelor's or higher

29.6%

Median age

32.6

Average commute

18.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (388), Irish Americans (99), French Americans (40).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Hanover.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$42,350

2,024 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,933

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$49.2M

FY 2026, $8,890 per person

Washington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hanover, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.1%
  • Carpooled9.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.6%

Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hanover, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

608

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

4

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 15°F

32.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hanover, KS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.3%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

14.2%

U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.2%

U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts

Cities near Hanover

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BremenCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.7
HollenbergCity8.6 mi0.1
HerkimerCensus-designated place8.8 mi0.9
WashingtonCity11 mi1
Odell, NEVillage12 mi0.3
BarnesCity12 mi0.2
Steele City, NEVillage13 mi0.2
GreenleafCity13 mi0.5
MarysvilleCity13 mi4.6
Diller, NEVillage15 mi0.4
WatervilleCity16 mi0.5
OketoCity16 mi0.1
MorrowvilleCity16 mi0.1
Endicott, NEVillage17 mi0.5
LinnCity18 mi0.3
Blue RapidsCity19 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hanover, KS in?
Hanover is in Washington County, Kansas.
What is the population of Hanover, KS?
About 828 people live in Hanover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hanover?
Nearby places include Bremen (4.5 mi), Hollenberg (8.6 mi), Herkimer (8.8 mi), Washington (11 mi), Odell, NE (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023