Nebraska
Hershey is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 671. Residents earn $79,375 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hershey receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Hershey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hershey is $79,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hershey is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $728 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Hershey experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches, including 26.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,375 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,367 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,003 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,078 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,126 |
| County GDP | $3,307M |
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Healthcare | 136 |
| Retail | 155 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,229 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.49% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $267,204 |
| $/Sq Ft | $257 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $728 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,229 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.49% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,594/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 136 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.6 inches |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,900 ft (884 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1602°N, 100.9985°W |
| County FIPS | 31111 |
Winner: Republican by 55.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 136 |
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Retail Stores | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |