Hershey, NE Insurance Guide — Local Risks & Coverage
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Here's the local picture for insurance in Hershey, Nebraska — the real employers, geography, housing, and weather that shape your coverage, from a licensed local agent who shops 69+ carriers.
The Hershey economy & who needs coverage
Employment in Hershey, NE grew by 28.2% from 2023 to 2024. The local job base is diverse, with common job groups in Transportation Occupations and Education Instruction & Library Occupations. Management, business, and professional occupations are dominant, and education and healthcare are leading industries. Sources: https://datausa.io/profile/geo/hershey-ne/, https://www.city-data.com/zips/69143.html
Major employers & who's hiring in Hershey
- Hershey Public Schools — Educational Services (hiring)
- Simplot Grower Solutions — Agriculture (Fertilizers and agricultural chemicals)
- Hershey State Bank — Financial Services
- Scoular Grain — Agriculture (Grain elevator)
- Kemp Uvestock — Agriculture (Livestock dealings)
Local businesses in Hershey
A few local businesses that make Hershey what it is — independent of our agency.
- Action Heating and Plumbing — HVAC / Plumbing
- Floyd Tree Services — Tree Services
- Ayala Tree Service LLC — Tree Services
- Trim Tree Service — Tree Trimming
- Superior Sanitation Services — Septic Company
- Superior Sanitation Services — Excavation Contractor
- Chris Hunters Auto Repair — Auto Repair
Local landmarks & geography
- Platte River — Proximity to the Platte River indicates potential flood risk for properties within the floodplain or adjacent areas. The river's dynamics can also affect soil stability.
- Downtown Hershey — As a central area of the village, properties in Downtown Hershey may consist of older structures, potentially requiring specific historical property insurance, or having different construction materials affecting replacement costs and overall risk profiles.
- Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park — While not directly in Hershey, its proximity can influence local tourism and traffic patterns, and properties near state parks may have different zoning regulations or environmental considerations.
- Interstate 80 — Properties located near Interstate 80 may experience increased noise pollution, higher traffic volume leading to potential accident risks, and easier access for emergency services, but also potentially higher property values due to accessibility.
Housing stock in Hershey
The housing stock in Hershey, NE primarily consists of single-family detached homes. There has been some recent construction, with 6 houses built in 2020 or later within the 69143 ZIP code. Specific details on typical age, material (brick/frame/manufactured), or the presence of historic districts are not readily available. Replacement costs and roof types would generally reflect standard residential construction for single-family homes in Nebraska. Sources: https://www.city-data.com/zips/69143.html, https://www.areavibes.com/hershey-ne/housing/
Weather & flood risk in Hershey
Hershey, NE is located in the central High Plains, an area frequently impacted by severe thunderstorms. The town experiences a notable risk of hail, with numerous reports of on-the-ground hail and severe weather warnings issued annually.
Hershey, NE has an assessed flood risk by the First Street Foundation, indicating that properties within the area are subject to varying levels of flood exposure.
Local facts that affect Hershey insurance
- The Hershey, NE area has had 39 reports of on-the-ground hail by trained spotters and has been under severe weather warnings 28 times during the past 12 months. — High
- Doppler radar has detected hail at or near Hershey, NE on 105 occasions, including 7 occasions during the past year. — High
- Hershey, NE's flood risk is assessed by the First Street Foundation, which provides property-specific flood risk information. — Medium
- Hershey, NE is situated within the central High Plains, a region generally prone to severe thunderstorms. — Medium
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org · interactivehailmaps.com · firststreet.org · weather.gov · hpspanthers.org · locations.simplotgrowersolutions.com · hershey-ne.helpyouachieve.com · farmranch.org · mapquest.com · commons.wikimedia.org · gaiagps.com