Bascom, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Jackson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
152 Population 633/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $45,801 per capita
$95,500 Home Value $178,595 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bascom, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,500
6% below
$45,801 per capita
Home Value
$95,500
66% below
Zillow: $178,595
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Bascom Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bascom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bascom a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bascom residents earn a median household income of $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,801. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,052 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bascom is $95,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,595. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Education

9.9% of adults in Bascom hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bascom has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population152
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$45,801
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,986M
Avg Weekly Wage$910

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,500
Rent
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$178,595
Housing Units78
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,579/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation137 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Bascom was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.