The Town FilesHancock County, Illinois
17,281 people. The median home is worth $113,800 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $65,865.
Towns in Hancock County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 2,753 | $114,100 | $56,895 | 39.9 |
| Carthage | 2,490 | $112,900 | $77,004 | 47.1 |
| Warsaw | 1,510 | $96,100 | $58,750 | 43.6 |
| La Harpe | 1,175 | $86,400 | $49,205 | 42.3 |
| Nauvoo | 950 | $156,700 | $68,750 | 42.6 |
| Dallas City | 805 | $90,000 | $63,056 | 55.1 |
| Augusta | 553 | $83,400 | $42,861 | 43.9 |
People and housing
| Hancock County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $782 | $960 |
| Median household income | $65,865 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 46.9 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
4,144 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,832 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 627 storm events in Hancock County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Hancock County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).