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Hancock, WI
Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
Population
471
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
450
ZIP codes
0
Hancock and its ZIP codes
Hancock at a glance
- Hancock is about 4.1 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Hancock, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waushara County. PPP loans are for Hancock.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,778
5,774 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,567
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$200M
FY 2026, $8,164 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hancock, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
55
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 7°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hancock, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Hancock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlainfieldVillage | 5.9 mi | 1.6 |
| ColomaVillage | 6.8 mi | 1.5 |
| AlmondVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| WautomaCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| BancroftCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| Lake CamelotCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| Wild RoseVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake SherwoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| WestfieldVillage | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| FriendshipVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| HarrisvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| AdamsCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| ArkdaleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| Grand MarshCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| NeshkoroVillage | 19 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hancock, WI in?
- Hancock is in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Hancock, WI?
- About 471 people live in Hancock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hancock?
- Nearby places include Plainfield (5.9 mi), Coloma (6.8 mi), Almond (11 mi), Wautoma (13 mi), Bancroft (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023