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Hershey, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lincoln County County
Hershey, NE
At a Glance
How Hershey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hershey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hershey a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hershey residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,367. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,126 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hershey is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,204. Median rent is $728/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Hershey reports 335 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,169/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Hershey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hershey has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.