What are the schools like in Bassett, IA?

School district data for Bassett is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bassett?

The median household income in Bassett, IA is $58,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Bassett, IA?

Bassett has an average high temperature of 24.6°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.7 inches.

Bassett, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Bassett, IA?

Bassett has a violent crime rate of 150.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 209.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bassett, IA a Good Place to Live?

Bassett is a small town of 50 in Iowa, with a median household income of $58,250 .

Strengths: Bassett stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bassett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bassett city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Bassett metro area.

Metric	Bassett, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$83,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bassett's violent crime rate is 150.8 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

150.8 /100k

Property Crime

209.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bassett, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bassett sees average highs of 24.6°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation and 35.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bassett, IA
Average High — January	24.6°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	37.1"
Annual Snowfall	35.7"

Demographics

Metric	Bassett, IA	National Avg
Population	50	—
Median Age	69.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	64.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ionia, IA 3 mi North Washington, IA 6 mi Colwell, IA 8 mi Nashua, IA 8 mi Charles City, IA 8 mi

Bassett vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bassett, IA affordable or expensive?

Bassett has a median home value of $83,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $58,250.

What is the crime rate in Bassett, IA?

Bassett's violent crime rate is 150.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 209.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bassett?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bassett, IA a good place to live?

Bassett, IA has a population of 50, a median household income of $58,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bassett?

Bassett averages 24.6°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches with about 35.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bassett?

The population of Bassett, Iowa is 50 with a median age of 69.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bassett?

Key numbers for living in Bassett: median home $83,000, median household income $58,250, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bassett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.