The Town FilesHancock County, Georgia
8,650 people. The median home is worth $88,600 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $40,082.
Towns in Hancock County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 1,357 | $56,400 | — | 33.4 |
People and housing
| Hancock County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $938 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $40,082 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 47.3 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.6% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
1,456 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,202 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 163 storm events in Hancock County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Hancock County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).