Hancock County
City in Indiana, United States
Overview
Hancock County, located just east of Indianapolis, offers a blend of small-town charm, historic Main Streets, and family-friendly suburbs. The county is known for its friendly communities, local events, and easy access to larger city attractions, all set amid quiet Midwestern landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
29,095
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.82°, -85.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,337
Local Cost
$1,460
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.8°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
-28.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1127 mm
Internet Speed
12 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GFD
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.