The Town FilesHancock County, Indiana
84,037 people. The median home is worth $274,800 (typical Indiana town: $150,400) and the median household earns $93,186.
Towns in Hancock County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 23,488 | $216,400 | $76,127 | 38.8 |
| McCordsville | 8,503 | $345,400 | $110,692 | 37.9 |
| Cumberland | 5,954 | $239,200 | $87,364 | 34.5 |
| Fortville | 4,784 | $254,900 | $84,000 | 36.0 |
| New Palestine | 2,744 | $357,500 | $96,923 | 40.4 |
People and housing
| Hancock County | Typical Indiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $274,800 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,203 | $888 |
| Median household income | $93,186 | $61,953 |
| Median age | 40.0 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 11.6% |
Jobs and pay
29,049 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,651 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 329 storm events in Hancock County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Hancock County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| June 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1766: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).