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Hershey, Nebraska

village · Lincoln County

At a glance

724
Population
$172,000
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$286,540
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$783/mo
Median rent
42% below U.S. median
$91,458
Median household income
16% above U.S. median
16.4 min
Average commute
85.6%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost41% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college105 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college181 mi
High school graduates94.6%
College graduates17.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation
The Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) is a not-for-profit county economic development organization that works with area businesses and the community at large to strengthen existing business and create an environment in which new companies can flourish. A place to connect resources with your business needs.
state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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