Hastings Urban Area, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
40,503 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,077 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$171,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$569 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$677 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nebraska
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 25
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 3 39
Apr 2 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 3 0 71
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 1 2 38
Dec 1 4 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 6%

Schools

Blue Hill Elementary School
8 miles, SW 4.1 star
Blue Hill High School
8 miles, SW 3.7 star

Colleges

Hastings College
13 miles, N 2.8 star
Central Community College
34 miles, N 1.4 star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
44 miles, NW 2.3 star
York College
52 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Mary Lanning Healthcare
13 miles, N 4.1 star
Brodstone Memorial Hosp
30 miles, S 5 star

Airports

Central Nebraska Regional Airport
39 miles, NE 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
41 miles, NW 1 star
Lincoln Airport
89 miles, E 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
118 miles, S 1 star