[2] Hancock County is included in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The terrain of Hancock County is low rolling hills, sloping to the south and southwest, carved by drainages.

[3] The highest point is a small prominence in NW Shirley, at 1,040 ft (320 m) ASL.

These indigenous claims were quickly reduced and removed by various treaties.

The 1818 Treaty with the Delaware Indians brought most of central Indiana into state control, and Madison County was organized on a portion of that area.

They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending.

The commissioners carry out the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.

The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association.

[10] County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk.

[22] As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 70,002 people, 26,304 households, and 19,792 families in the county.