At a Glance
Median Income
$60,438
$38,164 per capita
Home Value
$82,300
Zillow: $123,026
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
17.1% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bassett residents earn a median household income of $60,438 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,164. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 430 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bassett is $82,300 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,026. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
0.0% of adults in Bassett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bassett has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population58
Median Age69.4 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,438
Per Capita$38,164
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,300
Rent
Ownership95.3%
Zillow$123,026
Housing Units36
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,032 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute13 min
Broadband60.5%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bassett was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.