Hastings, Michigan facts for kids
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Hastings
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Barry County Courthouse in downtown Hastings
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Location within Barry County
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 Hastings
Location in Michigan
Hastings
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Barry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.29 sq mi (13.70 km2) |
| • Land | 5.21 sq mi (13.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,514 |
| • Density | 1,441.95/sq mi (556.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49058
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-37120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1618841 |
Hastings is a city in Michigan, a state in the United States. It is the main city and the county seat of Barry County. This means it's where the county's government offices are. In 2020, about 7,514 people lived here. Hastings is surrounded by other townships like Hastings Charter Township and Rutland Charter Township.
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History of Hastings
In 1836, three business people bought land along the Thornapple River. They bought it from a banker named Eurotas P. Hastings. They divided the land into smaller pieces, and soon a small town started to grow.
In 1843, the state government chose Hastings to be the county seat for Barry County. This made it an important center for the area. The first local newspaper, the Barry County Pioneer, started in 1851. Another paper, the Republican Banner, began in 1856. This second paper is still published today as the Hastings Banner.
Hastings became an official village in 1855. About 300 people lived there at that time. On March 11, 1871, Hastings officially became a city. The Barry County Courthouse, a very important building, was built in 1893. It is still used today. The city grew steadily, reaching about 6,500 people by 1960.
Geography and Climate
Where is Hastings Located?
Hastings is located in Michigan. The city covers about 5.28 square miles (13.70 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The Thornapple River flows through the city from east to west.
What is the Climate Like?
Hastings has a "Humid Continental Climate." This means it has warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
| Climate data for Hastings, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
70 (21) |
87 (31) |
92 (33) |
97 (36) |
104 (40) |
109 (43) |
105 (41) |
97 (36) |
90 (32) |
82 (28) |
70 (21) |
109 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 30.5 (−0.8) |
33.8 (1.0) |
44.2 (6.8) |
56.9 (13.8) |
68.9 (20.5) |
78.1 (25.6) |
82.1 (27.8) |
80.2 (26.8) |
73.8 (23.2) |
60.8 (16.0) |
46.7 (8.2) |
35.4 (1.9) |
57.6 (14.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.3 (−4.8) |
25.1 (−3.8) |
33.9 (1.1) |
45.4 (7.4) |
57.1 (13.9) |
66.7 (19.3) |
70.5 (21.4) |
68.8 (20.4) |
61.7 (16.5) |
50.0 (10.0) |
38.5 (3.6) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
47.5 (8.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.1 (−8.8) |
16.3 (−8.7) |
23.6 (−4.7) |
34.0 (1.1) |
45.3 (7.4) |
55.3 (12.9) |
58.8 (14.9) |
57.4 (14.1) |
49.7 (9.8) |
39.3 (4.1) |
30.3 (−0.9) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
37.4 (3.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −24 (−31) |
−31 (−35) |
−17 (−27) |
1 (−17) |
20 (−7) |
30 (−1) |
36 (2) |
30 (−1) |
25 (−4) |
15 (−9) |
−7 (−22) |
−22 (−30) |
−31 (−35) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.62 (67) |
2.13 (54) |
2.47 (63) |
3.83 (97) |
4.40 (112) |
4.19 (106) |
3.43 (87) |
3.84 (98) |
3.30 (84) |
3.99 (101) |
2.92 (74) |
2.47 (63) |
39.59 (1,006) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 21.5 (55) |
15.3 (39) |
7.2 (18) |
2.1 (5.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
5.4 (14) |
16.2 (41) |
68.0 (173) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 16.4 | 12.3 | 11.5 | 13.1 | 13.4 | 11.5 | 9.4 | 11.2 | 10.0 | 13.1 | 12.5 | 14.9 | 149.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 14.6 | 11.5 | 6.3 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 4.3 | 11.2 | 50.4 |
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Population of Hastings
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,793 | — | |
| 1880 | 2,531 | 41.2% | |
| 1890 | 2,972 | 17.4% | |
| 1900 | 3,172 | 6.7% | |
| 1910 | 4,383 | 38.2% | |
| 1920 | 5,132 | 17.1% | |
| 1930 | 5,227 | 1.9% | |
| 1940 | 5,175 | −1.0% | |
| 1950 | 6,096 | 17.8% | |
| 1960 | 6,375 | 4.6% | |
| 1970 | 6,501 | 2.0% | |
| 1980 | 6,418 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 6,549 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 7,095 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 7,350 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 7,514 | 2.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Every ten years, the United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different areas. This helps us understand how cities are growing.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, the census showed that 7,350 people lived in Hastings. There were 2,910 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The average household had about 2.47 people. About 26.6% of the people in Hastings were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 36.2 years.
Arts and Culture in Hastings
Hastings is a lively place with many fun events.
- Every April, the city hosts a three-day jazz festival.
- The Fair Ground Festival is an annual music festival held in Hastings.
- During the summer, Hastings Live offers concerts and special programs for children.
- The Hastings Performing Arts Center opened in 2019. It hosts concerts and other shows all year long.
- The Barry-Roubaix cycling event started in Hastings in 2013. It's a popular bike race.
Education in Hastings
Hastings has several schools for students of all ages.
Hastings School District
The public school district includes:
- Hastings High School
- Hastings Middle School
- Central Elementary School
- Southeastern Elementary School
- Northeastern Elementary School
- Star Elementary School
- Barry County Special Education
Private Schools
There are also private schools in Hastings:
- St. Rose Of Lima is a Catholic elementary school. It teaches students from kindergarten to 6th grade. It also has a special preschool program.
- Barry County Christian School
Community College
Kellogg Community College has a campus in Hastings called the Fehsenfeld Center. It has been there since 1996. Its main campus is in Battle Creek, Michigan.
City Infrastructure
Main Roads
Several important state highways pass through Hastings:
M-37
M-43
M-79
Public Library
A new Hastings Public Library opened its doors on June 7, 2007. It provides books, resources, and programs for the community.
Notable People from Hastings
Many interesting people have come from Hastings:
- Lady Baldwin: A professional baseball player from the 1800s.
- Gladeon M. Barnes: A Major General in the U.S. Army.
- Dann Howitt: A former professional baseball player and coach.
- Gordon Johncock: A famous race car driver who won the Indianapolis 500 two times.
- Dave Joppie: A professional baseball player and coach.
- John C. Ketcham: A politician who served as a congressman.
- Loyal Edwin Knappen: A judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.
- Charles Rufus Morey: A well-known art historian.
- Fred Rehor: A professional football player before the NFL was formed.
- Bruce Rendon: A politician.
- Albert Leroy Rule: A producer of documentary films.
See also
In Spanish: Hastings (Míchigan) para niños
