Hancock County, IA Public Records

District Court
PO Box 70
Garner, IA 50438 https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-court
Hours: 8AM-12:PM; 1PM-4:30 PM CST
P: 641-923-2532
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No juvenile, sealed, dissolution of marriage, mental health, domestic abuse or deferred records released
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Hancock County, IA Vital Records

Contact the Hancock County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Hancock County
County Recorder
855 State St
Garner, IA 50438 http://www.hancockcountyia.org/record
8AM-4PM CST
Phone: 641-923-2464
Fax: 641-923-3912
Recorded Documents

Hancock County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Hancock County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 571.11 sq mi
Population (2009): 11,046
  • Females: 50.3%
  • White: 98.5%
  • Black/African American: 0.2%
  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 94.4%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,054
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 8.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 85.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 15.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.48
Housing Units (2000): 5,164
Homeownership Rate (2000): 78.2%
Migration Flow to Hancock County, IA from (2007-2008):

Hancock County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $398,635
  • Construction: $7,768
  • Retail Trade: $10,605
  • Professional and Technical Services: $7,031
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $5,372
  • Retail Trade: $10,605
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $1,776
  • Manufacturing: $208,487
  • Farms: $56,972
  • Government: $29,987
Employed (2000): 6,036
Unemployed (2000): 165
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $34,878
Local Government Employment (2007): 650
Local Government Revenue (2007): $35,458 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $10,900 (thou. dol.)

Hancock County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 134
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.8
Deaths (2007): 131
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Hancock County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 4
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 4
Property Crimes (2008): 116
  • Burglary: 36
  • Larceny-Theft: 77
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 3

Hancock County Genealogy Records