Hastings, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Adams County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
25,005 Population 1,677/sq mi density
$61,202 Median Income $34,567 per capita
$177,200 Home Value $206,294 Zillow
$858 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
318 Violent Crime/100K 2,011 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,202 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,200 home value, $858/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
318 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hastings, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,202
19% below
$34,567 per capita
Home Value
$177,200
37% below
Zillow: $206,294
Median Rent
$858/mo
26% below
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
318/100K
16% below
2,011/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
17% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
81%
Home Value
63%
Rent
74%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
84%
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 2.7% (25% 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 $206,294. 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 318 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,011/100K. 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. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population25,005
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,677/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,202
Per Capita$34,567
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$2,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$999

Housing

A+
Home Value$177,200
Rent$858
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$206,294
Housing Units11,251
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

F
Violent318/100K
Property2,011/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault201/100K
Burglary137/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,989/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
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.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.