Hancock County
Recent News About Hancock County
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Hancock County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers contributed 24% of income in Hancock County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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FOIA request sent to Hancock County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Hancock County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Hancock County since 1970
Since 1970, Hancock County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 9.1%.
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Hancock County ranks 51st in Illinois for reliance on government transfers for 24% of income in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 24% of income in Hancock County—ranking it 51st least dependent among Illinois counties.
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Hancock County's 2024 property assessment multiplier remains unchanged
Hancock County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, reports David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).
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Residents of Hancock County received $13,443 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 30th in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Hancock County received an average of $13,443 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 30th highest in Illinois.
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Hancock County Building, Grounds, Safety, and Insurance Committee met June 14
Hancock County Building, Grounds, Safety, and Insurance Committee met Tuesday, June 14.
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Hancock County Board Committee met March 10
Hancock County Board Committee met Thursday, March 10.
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Hancock County Board met December 21
Hancock County Board met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 21.
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Hancock County Finance, Fees and Salaries Committee met Nov. 11
Hancock County Finance, Fees and Salaries Committee met Thursday, Nov. 11.
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Hancock County Building, Grounds and Insurance Committee met Nov. 8
Hancock County Building, Grounds and Insurance Committee met Monday, Nov. 8.
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Hancock County Health and MISC Committee met Nov. 9
Hancock County Health and MISC Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 9.
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Hancock County Miscellaneous and County Health Committee Met July 13
Hancock County Miscellaneous and County Health Committee Met Tuesday, July 13.
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Hancock County Health and Misc Committee met August 10
Hancock County Health and Misc Committee met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 10.
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Census Bureau reports Hancock County population was 17,983 in 2019
Hancock County had a population of 17,983 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Hancock County population was 17,820 in 2020
Hancock County had a population of 17,820 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
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Hancock County Highway, Road and Bridge Committee will meet January 28
Hancock County Highway, Road and Bridge Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, January 28.
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Hancock County Building, Grounds and Insurance Committee Met December 14
Hancock County Building, Grounds and Insurance Committee met Monday, Dec. 14.
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Hancock County Finance, Fees and Salaries Committee Met December 10
Hancock County Finance, Fees and Salaries Committee met Thursday, Dec. 10.
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Hancock County Finance, Fees and Salaries Committee Met Dec. 10.
Hancock County Finance, Fees and Salaries Committee met Thursday, Dec. 10.