At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$33,004 per capita
Home Value
$38,200
Zillow: $125,607
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
16.6% smoking rate
How Basco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Basco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Basco a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Basco residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,004. The unemployment rate stands at 16.3% (353% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Basco is $38,200 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,607. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.3% of adults in Basco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 40.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population73
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$33,004
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$824M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
A+
Home Value$38,200
Rent
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$125,607
Housing Units59
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation633 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Basco was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.