At a Glance
Median Income
$30,208
$17,882 per capita
Home Value
$84,000
Zillow: $116,148
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
23.3% smoking rate
How Bassfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bassfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bassfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bassfield residents earn a median household income of $30,208 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,882. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 160 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bassfield is $84,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,148. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
23.9% of adults in Bassfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bassfield has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population211
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$30,208
Per Capita$17,882
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$264M
Avg Weekly Wage$883
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$116,148
Housing Units146
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death17,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain61.5 in/yr
Elevation463 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+76.1%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute26 min
Broadband65.9%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bassfield was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.