At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$66,500 per capita
Violent Crime
147/100K
491/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
320 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?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hastings residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,500. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Hastings reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 491/100K.
Education
3.3% of adults in Hastings hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hastings has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population109
Median Age67.3 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans91.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$66,500
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$209M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$132,529
Housing Units59
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property491/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,788/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation998 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Hastings was founded in 1901.
The median home in Hastings was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
56.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.