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Hanover, KS


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Hanover, Kansas

Hanover, Kansas is 64 miles S of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 106 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Washington county. The population of the city is 653.

The People and Families of Hanover

In Hanover, about 59% of adults are married. Adults in Hanover are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hanover had a median family income of $38,667.

Hanover Housing

Of the housing in Hanover, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in Hanover are lower than most places in Kansas. Property taxes in the city are low by Kansas standards.

Commuting

In Hanover, 87% of commuters drive to work. Hanover features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Hanover strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hanover Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Hanover Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hanover Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hanover, KS

Comparing Hanover to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity43
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built11
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