Bass Lake, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Bass Lake is a small town in Ohio with a population of 718. Residents earn $133,482 per year, which is 78% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
718 Population 807/sq mi density
$133,482 Median Income $42,510 per capita
$290,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,482 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$290,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $133,482
78% higher than US avg
Home Value $290,500
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 66.6%
98% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.7%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bass Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population718
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density807/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,482
Per Capita$42,510
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,128M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$290,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain50.7 in/yr
Elevation1,170 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.6%
High School+94.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries10

Is Bass Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bass Lake receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Bass Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bass Lake is $133,482, which is significantly higher than the national average — 78% above $75,149. This places Bass Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bass Lake is $290,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Bass Lake is a highly educated community — 66.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bass Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches, including 113.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bass Lake has a population of 718 with a density of 807 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

718
Total Population
807
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bass Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.3%
12% above US avg
Spanish11.7%
13% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bass Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bass Lake is $133,482, which is 78% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Bass Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$133,482
78% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,510
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
IRS Avg AGI$121,771

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,221
County GDP$6,128M

Business (County)

Restaurants180
Healthcare294
Retail325
Manufacturing176

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,861
153% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.3 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bass Lake is $290,500, 3% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,500
3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,861
153% above US avg
Effective Rate3.05%
In Bass Lake, 30.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.5% report depression. 17.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bass Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.7%
4% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity17.7%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress9.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Checkup Rate78.2%
Premature Death5,581/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access81.0%
Healthcare Facilities294

Crime Rates: Bass Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Bass Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.7 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall113.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,170 ft (357 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density807/sq mi
Coordinates41.5558°N, 81.2259°W
County FIPS39055
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 66.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.1-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.7%
D 37.5%

Winner: Republican by 24.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+66.6%
98% above US avg
High School+94.0%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density807/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities294
Restaurants180
Retail Stores325

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.3 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.9%

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