Median Income $46,250

38% lower than US avg

Home Value $38,200

86% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 16.3%

52% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.4%

23% higher than US avg

Unemployment 12.5%

247% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 12.3%

1% lower than US avg

How Basco Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population73

Median Age48.3 yrs

Density332/mi²

Male / Female75% / 25%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans56.0%

Economy

Median Income$46,250

Per Capita$33,004

Unemployment12.5%

Poverty12.3%

County GDP$824M

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$38,200

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units59

Rent Burden25.1%

Health

Obesity39.4%

Uninsured9.0%

Smoking16.6%

Depression23.7%

Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain40.1 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation633 ft (193 m)

Education

Bachelor's+16.3%

High School+91.8%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%

Commute22 min

Broadband37.0%

Libraries8

Is Basco a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Basco receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Basco offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Basco is $46,250, 38% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.5%, unemployment is notably high. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Basco is $38,200, 86% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Basco experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 23.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Basco has a population of 73 with a density of 332 people per square mile. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

Total Population

332

People / sq mi

48.3yrs

Median Age

24% above US avg

0.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 75.3%

Female 24.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Basco vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Basco vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Basco is $46,250, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Basco vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$46,250
	38% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$33,004
Avg Weekly Wage	$881
IRS Avg AGI	$72,288

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	12.5%
	247% above US avg
Poverty Rate	12.3%
	1% below US avg
Establishments (County)	412
County GDP	$824M

Business (County)

Restaurants	37
Healthcare	25
Retail	63
Manufacturing	19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,612
	3% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	9.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.1 min
Drive Alone	82.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Basco is $38,200, 86% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$38,200
	86% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	25.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	83.8%
Housing Units	59
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,612
	3% above US avg
Effective Rate	9.46%

In Basco, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.0% of residents lack health insurance. 16.6% are current smokers. 23.7% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Basco vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.4%
	23% above US avg
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart Disease	5.8%
High Blood Pressure	32.3%
Asthma	10.4%
COPD	7.4%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.6%
	19% above US avg
Binge Drinking	21.3%
Physical Inactivity	23.5%
Depression	23.7%
Mental Distress	18.8%
Physical Distress	13.3%
Short Sleep	35.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	98.8%
Uninsured	9.0%
	5% above US avg
Primary Care	1:3,480
Dentists	1:2,874
Mental Health	1:464
Checkup Rate	74.5%
Dental Visits	60.2%
Premature Death	7,758/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.1/10
Exercise Access	55.6%
Healthcare Facilities	25

Basco has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	40.1 inches
	6% above US avg
Snowfall	23.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	633 ft (193 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	332/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3278°N, 91.1995°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17067

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50-point margin. 37.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%

D 24.1%

Winner: Republican by 50 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	16.3%
	52% below US avg
High School+	91.8%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.34

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	332/sq mi
Total Area	0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	37.0%
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	25
Restaurants	37
Retail Stores	63

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.1 min
Drive Alone	82.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Basco, IL

How Basco Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Basco a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Basco vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Basco vs U.S. Average

Income: Basco vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Basco vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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