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Introduction to Hastings, Nebraska
Hastings, Nebraska is 91 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska and 136 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Adams county. The population of the city is 24,064.
Hastings History
Hastings is the county seat of Adams County. The community was founded in 1872. The Burlington and Missouri River Railroad arrived in the same year. The city was named after Colonel Thomas D. Hastings. The community was incorporated in 1874. The area is home to Hastings College, which was established in 1882. Edwin Perkings invented 'Kool - Aid' in Hastings in 1927.
Hastings and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Hastings
The Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska and Hastings Museum are popular local sites. The Church of the Nazarene, Crosier Monastery, the Church of Christ and the Congregational New York Avenue Church are all located in Hastings. Lake Hastings is also a popular local tourist attraction.
Hastings Transportation
Kansas City International is the nearest major airport.
Hastings Higher Education
Hastings College is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Central Community College and Northeast Community College.
Hastings strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Hastings to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
 | Hastings Colleges Hastings colleges and trade schools. |
 | Hastings Hotels & Travel Hastings hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
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