Hancock, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,510 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,278 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$185,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$581 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$664 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 38 16
Feb 2 20 18
Mar 2 17 27
Apr 2 6 39
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 59
Jul 3 0 65
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 2 45
Nov 2 16 33
Dec 3 35 21

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 110, MI
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Schools

Barkell Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Copper Country Learning Center
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Hancock MiddleHigh School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Finlandia University
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Michigan Technological University
3 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Northern Michigan University
69 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Up Health System Portage
<1 miles, E • 5 star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
29 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Ford Airport
94 miles, S • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
112 miles, SW • 1 star
Delta County Airport
121 miles, S • 1 star
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