The Town FilesHancock County, Kentucky
9,034 people. The median home is worth $141,200 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $65,464.
Towns in Hancock County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisport | 1,767 | $138,200 | $55,873 | 39.5 |
| Hawesville | 1,023 | $153,100 | $50,000 | 35.5 |
People and housing
| Hancock County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,200 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $740 | $837 |
| Median household income | $65,464 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 41.8 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
3,621 jobs in 2024, average pay $80,392 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 202 storm events in Hancock County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Hancock County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 10, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4702: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).