Hancock village, Wisconsin
Hancock village profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hancock village is a geographic entity located in Waushara County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 399. The land area covers 1.05 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 399 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs | ±12.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 230 | ±74 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 317 | ±74 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 230 | ±74 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 87 | ±30 |
| Median Home Value | $155,000 | ±$66,034 |
| Median Gross Rent | $695 | ±$104 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,071 | ±$1,879 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,210 | ±$4,912 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.8% | ±9.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 112 | ±54 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | ±7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 166 | ±36 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90% | ±14% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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VILLAGE OF HANCOCK
GUS Population: 398 (2024)
ID: 191848
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
PO BOX 154, HANCOCK WI 54943-0154
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GUS Population: 25,079 (2024)
ID: 177078
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 488, WAUTOMA WI 54982-0488
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Adams, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Adams, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Adams, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Almond, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Almond, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Almond, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Coloma, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Wautoma, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Wautoma, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Plainfield, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mid-State Technical College
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College | 22.1 mi away | 500 32nd St N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 54494 |
7154225300
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HANCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.1 mi away | 114 S. MAIN ST., HANCOCK, WI, 54943 |
(715) 249-5817
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PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 126 S. MAIN ST., PLAINFIELD, WI, 54966 |
(715) 335-4523
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COLOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 155 S. FRONT ST., COLOMA, WI, 54930 |
(715) 228-2530
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ALMOND BRANCH
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 122 MAIN ST., ALMOND, WI, 54909 |
(715) 366-2151
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WAUTOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 410 W. MAIN ST., WAUTOMA, WI, 54982 |
(920) 787-2988
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PATTERSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 500 DIVISION ST., WILD ROSE, WI, 54984 |
(920) 622-3835
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LESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ROME
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 1157 ROME CENTER DR., NEKOOSA, WI, 54457 |
(715) 325-8990
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ETHEL EVERHARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 117 E. 3RD ST., WESTFIELD, WI, 53964 |
(608) 296-2544
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ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 569 N. CEDAR ST., SUITE 1, ADAMS, WI, 53910 |
(608) 339-4250
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HANCOCK EXP FARM, WI US, located 1.3 miles from Hancock village. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.9° | 6.9° | 15.9° | 1.14" | 12.8" |
| February | 29.6° | 9.7° | 19.6° | 0.97" | 8.2" |
| March | 41.3° | 21.2° | 31.3° | 1.86" | 8.3" |
| April | 55.1° | 32.9° | 44.0° | 3.57" | 2.7" |
| May | 68.1° | 45.2° | 56.6° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.4° | 55.2° | 66.3° | 4.95" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.5° | 58.8° | 70.1° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.3° | 57.3° | 68.3° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.6° | 49.3° | 60.4° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.1° | 37.4° | 47.8° | 2.71" | 0.3" |
| November | 42.6° | 25.6° | 34.1° | 1.98" | 3.3" |
| December | 29.9° | 13.8° | 21.8° | 1.42" | 7.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock village | Village | 0.0 mi | — |
| Plainfield village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
| Coloma village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Almond village | Village | 10.4 mi | — |
| Bancroft CDP | CDP | 12.1 mi | — |
| Wautoma city | City | 12.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5513732450. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.