Hancock County Job and Family Services

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Our Mission

Hancock County Job and Family Services strives to develop the means to assist the citizens of Hancock County to achieve their maximum level of self sufficiency.

County Facts

Population: 71,295 (Caucasian 94%, African American 1%,Hispanic 3%, Other 2%)

Annual Unemployment Rate 2001: 3.2%

Per Capita Income: $28,873

High School Graduation Rate: 89%

Poverty

In 2001, a family of 3 was considered at or below poverty with a household income of $14,630. 7.5% of all individuals in Hancock County lived at or below poverty. 24.7% of female-headed households with children under 18 lived at or below poverty.

Affordable Housing

A person earning a minimum wage of $5.15 per hour would need to work 71 hours per week to afford the fair market rent of $476 per month for a two bedroom apartment in this county.

Contact Information

We are located at 7814 CR 140. Office hours are 8:00 - 4:30 Monday's and Wednesday through Friday. Tuesday hours are 8:00 - 5:30

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