Hanover, Illinois is a small rural city located in Jo Daviess County in Northwestern Illinois. It has a population of 1,212 people as of 2019 and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmlands. Despite its size, Hanover is considered to be one of the best places to live in Northern Illinois according to the BestPlaces rankings. The city has an overall score of 7 out of 10, which takes into account factors such as cost of living, education, crime rate, air quality and housing affordability. When compared to other cities in the region, Hanover ranks above average for all categories including air quality (8/10), education (7/10) and the crime rate (5/10). Additionally, Hanover’s housing affordability is higher than most surrounding areas with an impressive 8/10 score. These high rankings demonstrate that Hanover is a great place for people who are looking for an affordable and safe place to live.
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