Bassett, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Rock County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
622 Population 1,414/sq mi density
$42,125 Median Income $34,158 per capita
$83,800 Home Value $135,437 Zillow
$624 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,125 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $624/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bassett, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,125
44% below
$34,158 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
70% below
Zillow: $135,437
Median Rent
$624/mo
46% below
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
14% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
30%
Rent
54%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bassett a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $42,125 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,158. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 60 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bassett is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,437. Median rent is $624/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

29.1% of adults in Bassett hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bassett has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population622
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,414/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,125
Per Capita$34,158
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$624
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$135,437
Housing Units409
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain27.1 in/yr
Elevation2,338 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute12 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bassett was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.