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Bassett, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Martinsville city County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,020
Population
295/sq mi density
$41,992
Median Income
$23,572 per capita
$186,100
Home Value
$126,721 Zillow
$656
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
356
Violent Crime/100K
2,797 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,992 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$186,100 home value, $656/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bassett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7615°N, 79.9866°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Martinsville city County |
| Nearest Airport | Danville Regional (DAN) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Bassett has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (3.4").