At a Glance
Median Income
$72,024
$19,844 per capita
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
507/100K
4,862/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
44.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Basin City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Basin City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Basin City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Basin City residents earn a median household income of $72,024 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,844. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Basin City reports 507 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,862/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Basin City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
44.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Basin City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,527
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density479/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$72,024
Per Capita$19,844
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,235
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$571,841
Housing Units337
Rent Burden18.1%
Crime
F
Violent507/100K
Property4,862/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation705 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+44.8%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Basin City was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 479 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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