Hersey, Michigan

About Hersey

Hersey is a tiny community in central Michigan, home to 365 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Hersey is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.1 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 332 residents per square mile.

📰 Hersey News Today

• Big Rapids man, Hersey woman charged following Manton drug investigation Big Rapids Daily News · Jun 15
• James D. Simons Obituary (2026) - Hersey, MI - Corey Funeral Home - Evart Legacy obituary · Mar 15
• Bion Jacobs Obituary - Muskegon, MI Dignity Memorial · Jun 2
• Air Quality Forecast for Hersey Township, Michigan 49639 - The Weather Channel | weather.com The Weather Channel · Jun 13
• Hersey Alum Sheldon Helps Michigan State Tennis Win First Big Ten Title Since 1967 Journal & Topics · Apr 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Hersey Unique

• The only place in America named Hersey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hersey

• River Junction

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Hersey

• Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hersey

🏘️ Nearby Communities