At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$27,446 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
Zillow: $201,427
Median Rent
$913/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
18.1% smoking rate
How Hersey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hersey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hersey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hersey residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,446. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 480 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hersey is $113,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,427. Median rent is $913/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
16.6% of adults in Hersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hersey has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population317
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density288/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$27,446
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,500
Rent$913
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$201,427
Housing Units159
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,959/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation964 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Hersey was founded in 1869.
The median home in Hersey was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.