At a Glance
Violent Crime
233/100K
3,381/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Bassett reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,381/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Bassett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bassett has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population21
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$33,724
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$703M
Avg Weekly Wage$882
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$85,816
Housing Units6
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent233/100K
Property3,381/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,475/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation962 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Broadband5.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Bassett was founded in 1903.
The median home in Bassett was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
39.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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