At a Glance
Median Income
$86,563
$29,484 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
Zillow: $239,637
Violent Crime
147/100K
6,069/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bascom a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $86,563 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,484. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,256 business establishments, including 111 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bascom is $141,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,637. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Bascom reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,069/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Bascom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bascom has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population267
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,563
Per Capita$29,484
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$239,637
Housing Units114
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property6,069/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,987/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation767 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bascom was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 111 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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