At a Glance
Median Income
$81,719
$33,337 per capita
Home Value
$93,800
Zillow: $211,288
Violent Crime
398/100K
1,537/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hastings Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hastings's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hastings a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hastings residents earn a median household income of $81,719 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,337. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 458 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hastings is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,288. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Hastings reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,537/100K.
Education
9.0% of adults in Hastings hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hastings has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population121
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans93.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,719
Per Capita$33,337
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$645M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,800
Rent
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$211,288
Housing Units65
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent398/100K
Property1,537/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,695/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,035 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute32 min
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Hastings was founded in 1872.
The median home in Hastings was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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