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Hastings, Nebraska

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

  • Plainsman Agricultural Museum
  • Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History
  • Museum of Nebraska Art
  • Windmill State Recreation Area
  • Trails and Rails Museum
  • Crystal Lake State Recreation Area

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.

High Points

Hastings strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyHastings Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 8%Hastings Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Hastings College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Hastings Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 18%Hastings Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Hastings Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Hastings, NE

Comparing Hastings to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens74
Male Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity610
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women59
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population53

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents83
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime62
Low Property Crime42

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