Hastings

Hastings, Nebraska Overview

Hastings scores 53.8/100 overall (B), ranking #14 of 20 cities in Nebraska — below the state composite of 74.9. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 75/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 22/100.

Income & Employment in Hastings

Hastings’s median income of $61,202 is 17% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1.1% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%.

Safety in Hastings

Hastings reports 298.1 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 290 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2650.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Hastings

The median home value is $177,200. Median monthly rent is $858. Renters spend 16.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Hastings

The adult obesity rate in Hastings is 41.4%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.7%. Residents average 14.6 poor mental health days per month. Nebraska ranks #15 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Hastings

Hastings has a high school graduation rate of 89.3%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $14,316. The city has 10 public schools serving 4,670 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Hastings

Hastings enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 56.4°F. Summers average 78.3°F. Winters average 33.6°F. Annual precipitation is 24 inches. The average commute of 15.1 minutes is notably short.

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