Hastings, Nebraska

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  1. Overview - Life In Hastings
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Hastings
  3. Crime In Hastings
  4. Cost of Living In Hastings
  5. Gender In Hastings
  6. Household Income For Hastings
  7. Education In Hastings
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Hastings
About Hastings, Nebraska
Is Hastings, Nebraska a good place to live?
Hastings is a city in Nebraska state in USA with a population of 24878 residents.. The poverty rate of Hastings is 13.9%, which is 1% lower than national average. The typical household in Hastings earns $52747 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 47.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Hastings, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Hastings remained 2.4%, which is 49% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Hastings, only 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 37% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Hastings is 82, which is 18% lower than national average. Median home value in Hastings is $127300 , which is 45% lower than national average. While median income in Hastings remained $52747, which is 22% lower than national average.
Population
24878
Unemployment
2.4%
49% NAT AVG.
Poverty
13.9%
1% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$127300
45% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$52747
22% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$730
37% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
82
18% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 7
Unemployed People
1 in 42
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 15
People Earning < $50,000
47.6%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.7
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.8
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing60%

Affordability85%

Safety85%

Amenities85%

Diversity70%

Education70%

Commute95%

Is Hastings, Nebraska safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Hastings, Nebraska is 33% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Hastings is 53% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Hastings is 50% higher than national average. You have 1 in 553 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 34 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
772
Violent : 45
Property : 727
Total Crime
33% NAT. AVG.
39% STATE AVG.
3115.7 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
53% NAT. AVG.
46% STATE AVG.
181.6 (per 100k)
Property Crime
50% NAT. AVG.
54% STATE AVG.
2934.1 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Hastings
Violent crime
1 in 553
Property crime
1 in 34
Robbery
1 in 12439
Burglary
1 in 209
Assault
1 in 957
Car Theft
1 in 488
Hastings : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Nebraska 5 3 4 4 9
In USA 808 691 588 654 878
Hastings : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Nebraska 19 9 20 18 21
In USA 1519 330 1051 1519 488

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Hastings
Nebraska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 45 181.6 334.08 387.8
Murder 0 0 3.56 6.5
Robbery 2 8.1 41.24 73.9
Assault 26 104.9 229.26 279.7
Rape 17 68.6 60.02 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Hastings
 Nebraska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 727 2934.1 1909.16 1,958.2
Burglary 119 480.3 229.93 314.2
Larceny 557 2248 1418.7 1,398
Car Theft 51 205.8 260.53 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Hastings Nebraska National Avg.
Services 97 98 100
Groceries 101 97 100
Health 98 101 100
Housing 61 78 100
Transportation 95 98 100
Utilities 83 91 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Hastings Nebraska Country
Female 51% 50.1% 50.8%
Male 49% 49.9% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Hastings Nebraska Country
Less than $10,000 6.8% 5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% 3.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.6% 8.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.5% 9.2% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18% 19.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.2% 15.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.6% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 5.1% 8.3%
Education


Education Hastings Nebraska Country
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 26% 26% 27.0%
Other College 27% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Hastings Nebraska Country
White 82.5% 78.3% 60.1%
African American 0.6% 4.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.9% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 13.4% 11.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity