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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,338 ft (713 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5825°N, 99.5366°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in |
Bassett has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").