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Hastings, NE

Population
25,121
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,923 ft
Median Home Value
$184,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$858/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,048
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Hastings in context.

OverallBest places in NebraskaPopulation ranking#10 highest population in NebraskaNearest larger communityGrand Island, Nebraska23 miles away · 53,943 residents.

About Hastings

Hastings is the county seat of Adams County, founded in 1872 where the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad met the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad. That rail-crossing origin helped make it a south-central Nebraska hub. Hastings is also tied to World War II history and has been recognized as an American World War II Heritage City, while Central Community College gives it a regional education role. The city feels like a plains center with courthouse functions, college activity, rail history, and a broad agricultural backdrop.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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