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Bassett, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Rock County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
622
Population
1,414/sq mi density
$42,125
Median Income
$34,158 per capita
$83,800
Home Value
$140,068 Zillow
$624
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
108
Violent Crime/100K
352 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$42,125 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $624/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bassett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 35.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Bassett has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").