Hershey, NE
Living in Hershey
Bikeability32
Walkability42
Commute81
Public Transit15
Affordability79
Public Safety81
Airports1
Hospitals54
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
606Population-21 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate33%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income-$2.1k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector69%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office25%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$121kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$606Median Monthly Rent+$239 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197935%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
LP gas2%
Utility gas66%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hershey
United States45
Nebraska33
Lincoln County38
Property Crime in Hershey
United States48
Nebraska45
Lincoln County68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 38 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 26 | 0 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hershey
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding37
Tornado33
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hershey, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hershey, NE
St Patrick High School
13 miles, E
St Patrick Jr Sr High School
13 miles, E
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
13 miles, E
St Lukes Elementary School
37 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Hershey, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
104 miles, E
Hastings College
143 miles, E
Chadron State College
154 miles, NW
Oglala Lakota College
165 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hershey, NE
Great Plains Health
12 miles, E
Ogallala Community Hospital
38 miles, W
Perkins County Health Services
44 miles, SW
Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
47 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Hershey, NE
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
17 miles, E
Kearney Regional Airport
108 miles, E
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
141 miles, E