Hastings, Nebraska
Among the top 25% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 50% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 39% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 17% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 29% of US places
- top 3% for commute time
- top 17% for sunny days
- bottom 10% for violent crime
Hastings is a mid-size city in Nebraska with about 25,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, sunny days, and cost of living. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitecityofhastings.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
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Precipitation 3.7 in0.7 in
humid 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 81% of US places
Home Value$156k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$814better than 64% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 51% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.65%better than 19% of US places
Income Tax6.40%better than 26% of US places
Sales Tax6.97%better than 65% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.19%better than 24% of US places
Unemployment3.0%better than 59% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation28.2 in22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall28.6 inbetter than 34% of US places
Sunny Days266 daysbetter than 83% of US places
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 46% of US places
Comfortable Days65 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk62.7better than 54% of US places
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 69% of US places
School Quality46.4better than 28% of US places
Violent Crime1869/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Property Crime2371/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Community
Population25,09894th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.328th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2759th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4167th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.1%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.9%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 97% of US places
Walkability8.2/20better than 75% of US places
Airport Distance139 mibetter than 21% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.1%better than 49% of US places
Amenities Nearby16.73better than 19% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 50% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hastings an affordable place to live?
- Hastings is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 81% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hastings?
- The median home value in Hastings is $156k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hastings?
- Median household income in Hastings is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hastings?
- Median gross rent in Hastings is $814 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hastings safe?
- Hastings is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1869/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 2371/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hastings?
- Hastings averages 77°F in July and 26°F in January, with 28.2 in of annual precipitation and about 266 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hastings?
- Public-school quality in Hastings is below average, scoring better than 28% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hastings?
- The average one-way commute in Hastings is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)