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Hancock, IA

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Population
195
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,119 ft
Median Home Value
$98,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$922/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$82,083
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Hancock

Tucked along the West Nishnabotna River in eastern Pottawattamie County, Hancock is a quiet, tight-knit community with deep agricultural roots. Originally founded as a railroad stop in 1880, the town offers a peaceful rural atmosphere where neighbors know each other and life moves at a relaxed pace. Local children attend the nearby AHSTW Community School District, and convenient highway access makes it simple to commute to larger neighboring towns for work or shopping. It offers a calm, affordable spot for anyone looking to settle into classic small-town Iowa living.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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