City profile
Hastings, NE
Adams County · Population 25,008
Hastings is a town in Adams County, NE with about 25,008 residents and a typical home value near $185,000. It is 23 miles from Grand Island, NE, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
25°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$184,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,240
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
79
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.97%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 64/100
Top hazards: Hail, Strong wind, Drought
Nearest major airport
139 mi to Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
25,008
Black population
1.7%
County
Adams County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 25,008 residents
- Typical home value about $185,000
- 23 miles from Grand Island, NE
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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