At a Glance
Median Income
$61,202
$34,567 per capita
Home Value
$177,200
Zillow: $198,927
Median Rent
$858/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
182/100K
2,934/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
308 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
3.3 / 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 $61,202 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,567. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,051 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hastings is $177,200 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,927. Median rent is $858/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Hastings reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,934/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Hastings hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hastings has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population25,005
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,677/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,202
Per Capita$34,567
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$2,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$999
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,200
Rent$858
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$198,927
Housing Units11,251
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent182/100K
Property2,934/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault105/100K
Burglary480/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,989/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain26.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,926 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hastings was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.