What are the schools like in Bassett, NE?

Bassett is served primarily by ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Bassett?

The median household income in Bassett, NE is $50,938 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Bassett, NE?

Bassett has an average high temperature of 31.8°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Bassett, NE affordable or expensive?

Bassett's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bassett is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $76,300 and the median rent is $607 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Bassett is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Bassett, NE a Good Place to Live?

Bassett is a small town of 602 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $50,938 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Bassett stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), 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

Index: 84.9

Bassett's overall cost of living index is 84.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bassett costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bassett, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$76,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$607	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Bassett is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Bassett is served primarily by ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bassett, NE	National Avg
School District	ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bassett sees average highs of 31.8°F in January and 85.1°F in July, with 27.1 inches of annual precipitation and 41.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bassett, NE
Average High — January	31.8°F
Average High — July	85.1°F
Annual Precipitation	27.1"
Annual Snowfall	41.5"

Demographics

Metric	Bassett, NE	National Avg
Population	602	—
Median Age	43.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	28.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Long Pine, NE 9 mi Newport, NE 11 mi Ainsworth, NE 16 mi Springview, NE 20 mi Stuart, NE 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Bassett

Bassett, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68714

Bassett vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bassett, NE affordable or expensive?

Bassett's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bassett roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $76,300 and median rent is $607/month.

What is the crime rate in Bassett, NE?

Crime data for Bassett is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Bassett?

Public schools in Bassett are operated by ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 26.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bassett, NE a good place to live?

Bassett, NE has a population of 602, a median household income of $50,938, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 31.8°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.1 inches with about 41.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bassett?

Bassett, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68714.

What is the population of Bassett?

The population of Bassett, Nebraska is 602 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bassett?

Key numbers for living in Bassett: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $76,300, median household income $50,938, schools rated A-. 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.