At a Glance
Median Income
$81,719
$33,337 per capita
Home Value
$93,800
Zillow: $210,839
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
17.0% smoking rate
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+
3.8 / 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 1.8% (50% 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 $210,839. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population121
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,719
Per Capita$33,337
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$645M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,800
Rent
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$210,839
Housing Units65
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,695/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.9 in/yr
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
Broadband80.9%
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.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.