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Hershey, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 632 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +10.5%
Males: 308  (48.9%)
Females: 324  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

42.7 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 69143.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,684 (it was $36,875 in 2000)
Hershey:

$68,684
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,790 (it was $15,791 in 2000)

Hershey village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $162,544 (it was $63,000 in 2000)
Hershey:

$162,544
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $211,603; detached houses: $217,191; mobile homes: $40,830

Median gross rent in 2022: $737.

March 2022 cost of living index in Hershey: 74.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.5%
(7.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 26.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Hershey, NE (2022)
    • 60790.5%White alone
    • 395.8%Hispanic
    • 101.5%Two or more races
    • 71.0%Other race alone
    • 10.1%Black alone

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According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Hershey, Nebraska as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hershey is 129 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (36.2%), American (23.3%), Irish (8.0%), Greek (7.7%), Swedish (3.1%), Scottish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2900 feet

Land area: 0.50 square miles.

Population density: 1,262 people per square mile   (low).

Hershey, Nebraska map

5 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.7%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,048 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,843 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheyenne, WY (197.9 miles , pop. 53,011).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Aurora, CO (224.5 miles , pop. 276,393).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (623.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Sutherland, NE (2.5 miles ),
North Platte, NE (3.5 miles ),
Sarben, NE (4.0 miles),
Paxton, NE (4.3 miles ),
Wallace, NE (4.9 miles ),
Maxwell, NE (5.0 miles ),
Tryon, NE (5.2 miles),
Elsie, NE (5.4 miles)

Latitude: 41.16 N, Longitude: 101.00 W

Area code: 308

Distribution of median household income in Hershey, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Hershey, NE in 2022
Hershey satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $240,000
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $309,600
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $275,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $265,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $280,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $220,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $104,000
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $104,000
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $104,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $108,200
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $96,000
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Hershey, NE residents
Average permit cost in Hershey, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Most common industries in Hershey, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Truck transportation (6.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.2%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Rail transportation (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • Truck transportation (11.0%)
  • Rail transportation (9.2%)
  • Utilities (6.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (22.1%)
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Hershey, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.6%)
  • Cashiers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.2%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.0%)
  • Electricians (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (13.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Cashiers (5.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.6%)

Average climate in Hershey, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Hershey-area historical tornado activity is below Nebraska state average. It is 12% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1972, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.8 miles away from the Hershey village center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 10/29/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.7 miles away from the village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hershey-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 416% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 542.7 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 250.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 158.0 miles away from Hershey center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 394.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 155.3 miles away from Hershey center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 345.8 miles away from Hershey center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lincoln County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hershey topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Hershey:

  • LINDEN COURT (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; NORTH PLATTE, NE)
  • NORTH PLATTE CARE CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; NORTH PLATTE, NE)
  • GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; NORTH PLATTE, NE)
  • CENTENNIAL PARK RETIREMENT VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NORTH PLATTE, NE)
  • RENAL CARE GROUP - NORTH PLATTE (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; NORTH PLATTE, NE)

Airports located in Hershey:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hershey:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 105 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 139 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Chadron State College (about 155 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 181 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • Northeast Community College (about 197 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 197 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • University of Northern Colorado (about 201 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 11,469)

Public high school in Hershey:

Public elementary/middle school in Hershey:

See full list of schools located in Hershey

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Hershey: Hershey (A), Scoular Grain Elevator (B), Hershey Volunteer Fire Department South Fire Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Hershey include: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (A), Hershey Baptist Church (B), Maria Lutheran Church (C), United Methodist Church (D), Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Walt Golvin - Major League Baseball first baseman.

Lincoln County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Hershey that have no violations reported:

  • HERSHEY, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 665, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

72.6%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.9%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

Banks with branches in Hershey (2011 data):

  • The Hershey State Bank: Hershey State Bank Mobile Branch at 100 South Lincoln Avenue, branch established on 2011/01/20; at 100 S. Lincoln Ave, branch established on 1968/03/27. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $48.0 mil, Deposits: $38.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Amerigroup, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Hershey:

Marital status in Hershey, NE
  • Never married: 20.9%
  • Now married: 53.7%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 15.1%

For population 25 years and over in Hershey:

  • High school or higher: 92.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.4
Nebraska average:

11.2

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Hershey
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hershey, NE (based on Lincoln County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,9836
Mainline Protestant6,52115
Evangelical Protestant5,57429
Other1,1685
None16,042-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Lincoln County:

1.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Lincoln County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Lincoln County:

0.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
This county:

6.49 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
This county:

8.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Lincoln County:

8.5%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Lincoln County:

31.0%
State:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lincoln County:

6.8%
State:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Hershey:

45.9%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.0%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Hershey:

29.1
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

28.6%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.1%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Hershey:

6.7
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Hershey:

37.5%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
Hershey:

51.1%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Hershey:

75.6%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Hershey, NE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 2$8,697$52,1820$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,450$41,4000$0
Totals for Government 3$12,147$48,5880$0

Hershey government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $704,000 ($1113.92)
    Regular Highways: $323,000 ($511.08)
    Sewerage: $86,000 ($136.08)
    General - Other: $62,000 ($98.10)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $114,000 ($180.38)
    Solid Waste Management: $100,000 ($158.23)
    Water Utilities: $96,000 ($151.90)
    Sewerage: $56,000 ($88.61)
    Parks and Recreation: $35,000 ($55.38)
    Central Staff Services: $29,000 ($45.89)
    Financial Administration: $22,000 ($34.81)
    Police Protection: $17,000 ($26.90)
    Libraries: $12,000 ($18.99)
    Local Fire Protection: $11,000 ($17.41)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($6.33)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($3.16)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($1.58)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $73,000 ($115.51)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($9.49)
    Water Utilities: $5,000 ($7.91)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($7.91)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($7.91)
    Libraries: $2,000 ($3.16)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $234,000 ($370.25)

Hershey government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $487,000 ($770.57)
    Sewerage: $93,000 ($147.15)
    Solid Waste Management: $75,000 ($118.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($12.66)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $156,000 ($246.84)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.58)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $144,000 ($227.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $85,000 ($134.49)
    General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($11.08)
    Other: $5,000 ($7.91)
  • Tax - Property: $90,000 ($142.41)

Hershey government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($31.65)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($31.65)

Hershey government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $55,000 ($87.03)

Strongest AM radio stations in Hershey:

  • KJLT (970 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE B/CING ASSOC., INC.)
  • KOOQ (1410 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KODY (1240 AM; 1 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KOGA (930 AM; 5 kW; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hershey:

  • KPNE-FM (91.7 FM; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • KJLT-FM (94.9 FM; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KOGA-FM (99.7 FM; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXNP (103.5 FM; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KELN (97.1 FM; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Hershey:

  • KPNE-TV (Channel 9; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KNOP-TV (Channel 2; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K33FF (Channel 33; WALLACE, ECT., NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • K59FT (Channel 59; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: MARY E. HARDERS)
  • K11TW (Channel 11; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC)
  • K13VO (Channel 13; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NE)

Hershey fatal accident list:

Mar 16, 2015 06:36 AM, Us-30, Lat: 41.162711, Lon: -100.999136, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 197ft / 59.6mTotal length
  • 31,785Total average daily traffic
  • 7,889Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Hershey, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 62000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Hershey, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Hershey)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Hershey, NE)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • HERSHEY TEL, 110 South Lincoln, Zip Code 69143 (Lat: 41.158500 Lon: -101.002611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15.8 m, Call Sign: WQJA748,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2008, Expiration Date: 07/08/2018, Cancellation Date: 03/03/2014, Certifier: Kenneth D Anderson, Registrant: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, 1333 New Hampshire Avenue, Nw, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 887-4011, Fax: (202) 955-7719, Email:

  • SUTHERLAND, 3511 N. Willow Rd. (#92287) (Lat: 41.164722 Lon: -101.020861), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78 m, Call Sign: WQKA255,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2019, Expiration Date: 03/03/2029, Certifier: John E Rooney, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • NE-HERSHEY, East Of (Lat: 41.156167 Lon: -100.986694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQSU514,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6755.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6755.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6755.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6755.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz... (+26 more), Grant Date: 01/09/2024, Expiration Date: 11/18/2033, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • Hershey, Lat: 41.156167 Lon: -100.986694, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQUP435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2023, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • Hershey, Lat: 41.156167 Lon: -100.986694, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQUP435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2023, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • Hershey, Lat: 41.156167 Lon: -100.986694, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQUP435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2023, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • NEO-HER, Cedar St (Lat: 41.164250 Lon: -101.003250), Type: Silo, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRKG651,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 12/31/2020, Expiration Date: 12/31/2030, Certifier: Donnie Happel, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Hershey)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: SCOTTISH AVIATION BULLDOG MDL 120/121 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-360-A1B6 (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9179C, N9179C, N-9179C, Serial Number: BH120233, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 07/19/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 04/30/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Timothy M Liewer, 312 Skyview Dr, Hershey, NE 69143
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9580J, N9580J, N-9580J, Serial Number: 28-3718, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 11/02/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 08/11/2006
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Andrew J Lagerstrom, Po Box 352, Hershey, NE 69143, Other Owners: Ruth E Lagerstrom
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6755A, N6755A, N-6755A, Serial Number: 28855, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 06/14/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 01/31/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Dennis J Steffes, 21633 W Suburban Rd, Hershey, NE 69143
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/15/2018
  • Aircraft: SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP G-164B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 8482K, N8482K, N-8482K, Serial Number: 707 B, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 10/21/1982, Certificate Issue Date: 06/02/2004
    Registrant (Corporation): Hershey Flying Service, Po Box 215, Hershey, NE 69143

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 18. The highest number of fires - 29 took place in 2002, and the least - 10 in 2018. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Hershey, NE When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (59.1%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (24.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Hershey, NE
    • 17659.1%Outside Fires
    • 7424.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 3913.1%Structure Fires
    • 93.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Hershey, NE
Most common first names in Hershey, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1065.9 years
Robert1074.5 years
Charles975.9 years
Mary783.3 years
John777.6 years
Frank683.5 years
George583.9 years
Richard570.2 years
Lloyd570.4 years
Anna581.4 years
Most common last names in Hershey, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mcconnell880.8 years
Brown883.1 years
Johnson786.2 years
Miller780.7 years
Boggs672.2 years
Huebner579.2 years
Callaway580.0 years
Eckhoff575.4 years
Graham583.2 years
Fransen586.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hershey, NE
  • 66.0%Utility gas
  • 23.7%Electricity
  • 8.4%Wood
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hershey, NE
  • 42.0%Utility gas
  • 40.0%Electricity
  • 18.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Hershey compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 5 pilots and 5 other airmen in this city.
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