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Population
158
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,003 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$90,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$84,375
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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Tucked just a mile south of Highway 34 in southwest Iowa, Hastings is a tiny, peaceful community of around 150 residents. Life here is quiet and unhurried, offering small-town simplicity with easy highway access for commutes across Mills County and beyond. Local kids are part of the East Mills Community School District, with campuses located right in town and down the road in neighboring Malvern. It is a welcoming spot for anyone looking for open space and a relaxed, rural pace.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Earthquake Risk IndexA96.1ratingCounty Healthy Food Access & SecurityA95.6rating

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