The Village of Hancock is a community located in western Waushara County, approximately 70 miles north of Madison and 65 miles south of Wausau. These highways provide excellent transportation links to other portions of the state. Hancock offers a unique blend of small community assets with accessibility to businesses seeking to locate in Hancock. The area has access to a broad labor market and offers abundant recreational opportunities to residents and commuting employees. Fire protection is provided by a 35 member volunteer fire department with six vehicles.
Police protection is provided by a full time and two part time law enforcement officers.
Hancock has three parks, shelter houses, ball diamonds, a campground, playground equipment, a swimming beach and a boat landing. Swimming and fishing opportunities abound in and around Hancock on Waushara County lakes and streams. The Village of Hancock is located in the western portion of Waushara County, along Interstate 39, a major north-south thoroughfare. The village is just over an hour from Wausau, Madison and Oshkosh. It lies 30 minutes from either Wisconsin Rapids or Stevens Point.