At a Glance
Median Income
$49,167
$40,414 per capita
Home Value
$228,600
Zillow: $340,651
Violent Crime
585/100K
1,420/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Basin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Basin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Basin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Basin residents earn a median household income of $49,167 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,414. 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 495 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Basin is $228,600 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,651. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Basin reports 585 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,420/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Basin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Basin has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population360
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$49,167
Per Capita$40,414
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049
Housing
A
Home Value$228,600
Rent
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$340,651
Housing Units177
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
F
Violent585/100K
Property1,420/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,802/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation6,429 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute43 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Basin was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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