Hastings, Michigan
Hastings is a city of 7,520 people in Barry County, Michigan, founded in 1836.
Why visit Hastings
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hastings 4, Barry County Courthouse, Daniel Striker House and Carter Lake Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 68 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hastings
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hastings
Hastings is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Barry County, as well as the county's only city. The population was 7,514 at the 2020 census. The city borders Hastings Charter Township on the north, east, and south, and Rutland Charter Township on the west.
From the Wikipedia article Hastings, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks4
Barry County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Hastings, United States of America
Daniel Striker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Hastings, Michigan, USA
Shriner-Ketcham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Hastings, Michigan, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes31
19 more on the map.
History
In 1836 three entrepreneurs named Dibble, Kingsbury and Kendall bought 480 acres (1.9 km2) along the Thornapple River from Detroit banker Eurotas P. Hastings. The three platted the area into lots, and soon a small community arose. In 1843, the state legislature designated Hastings as the county seat of Barry County. The first paper, the Barry County Pioneer, began publishing in 1851, and a second paper, the Republican Banner, began in 1856. The latter publication, a weekly paper published on Thursdays, continues to be published as the Hastings Banner.
Hastings was incorporated as a village in 1855, with a population of around 300, and on March 11, 1871, Hastings officially became a city. The Barry County Courthouse, which is still in use today, was built in 1893. The city grew slowly, reaching 6,500 people in 1960 and with nearly flat growth through 1990.
From the History section of Hastings, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare2
Map of Hastings
84 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.6 in | 21.5 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 16°F | 2.1 in | 15.3 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.5 in | 7.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.8 in | 2.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 59°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 39°F | 4.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 5.4 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 16.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hastings (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Barry County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-07-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Nashville 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Lake Odessa 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Caledonia 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Level Park-Oak Park 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- South Gull Lake 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Saranac 20 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Bellevue 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Kentwood 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Battle Creek 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Forest Hills 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- HastingsCourthouse, Ryano913~commonswiki, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Daniel Striker House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barry County Courthouse, Charles W. Chapman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shriner-Ketcham House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
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