Median Income
$41,490
45% lower than US avg
Home Value
$160,300
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
14.5%
57% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Bastian Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population417
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,490
Per Capita$26,967
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$283M
Commute34 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$161,900
Health
Obesity35.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Climate
Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI35 (Good)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation2,180 ft (664 m)
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+90.4%
School Score5.58
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute34 min
Broadband61.6%
Libraries1
Is Bastian a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bastian receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bastian offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bastian is $41,490, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bastian is $160,300, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Climate & Weather
Bastian experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches, including 26.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Bastian has a population of 417 with a density of 353 people per square mile. The median age is 62.2 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
62.2yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Bastian is $41,490, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $41,490 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $26,967 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,637 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 152 |
| County GDP | $283M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,200 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.37% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 34.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 45.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 37.8% |
The median home value in Bastian is $160,300, 43% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $161,900.
Home Values
| Census Median | $160,300 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $161,900 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| $/Sq Ft | $105 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,200 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.37% |
In Bastian, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.6% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Bastian vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,532/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
Bastian has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 43.3 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 26.9 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,180 ft (664 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1535°N, 81.1525°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County FIPS | 51021 |