At a Glance
Median Income
$54,750
$27,768 per capita
Home Value
$72,200
Zillow: $99,274
Median Rent
$635/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
23.7% smoking rate
How Bassett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bassett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bassett a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bassett residents earn a median household income of $54,750 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,768. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bassett is $72,200 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,274. Median rent is $635/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
3.4% of adults in Bassett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bassett has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population121
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density484/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,750
Per Capita$27,768
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,396
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,200
Rent$635
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$99,274
Housing Units59
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity47.5%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking23.7%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death18,348/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation237 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Bassett was founded in 1965.
The median home in Bassett was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.