Hershey, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
671 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$150,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$559 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
4
North Platte Urban Area
3
Nebraska
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
6
North Platte Urban Area
6
Nebraska
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 25
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 1 5 38
Apr 2 3 48
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 4 36
Dec 0 5 26

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 42, NE
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Schools

Hershey Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Hershey High School
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Sutherland Elementary School
7 miles, W • 2.8 star
Sutherland High School
7 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Mid-Plains Community College
14 miles, SE • 1.4 star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
104 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Northeastern Junior College
120 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Great Plains Health
12 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Perkins County Health Services
44 miles, W • 4.1 star
Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
47 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
108 miles, SE • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
141 miles, SE • 1 star
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