Hancock County, Iowa
Hancock County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,795. The county seat is Garner. The county was founded on January 15, 1851, and named in honor of John Hancock, a leader of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution.
Hancock County | |
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Visitor kiosk at the 148 wind turbine farm | |
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa | |
Iowa's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 43°05′00″N 93°44′11″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| Founded | 1851 |
| Named for | John Hancock |
| Seat | Garner |
| Largest city | Garner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 573 sq mi (1,480 km2) |
| • Land | 571 sq mi (1,480 km2) |
| • Water | 2.0 sq mi (5 km2) 0.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 10,795 |
| • Density | 19/sq mi (7.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | hancockcountyia |
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