Bassett, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
121 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$72,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$383 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$285 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mississippi County
6
Blytheville Urban Area
6
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mississippi County
7
Blytheville Urban Area
7
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 38
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 5 0 61
May 6 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 6 0 41

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 19, AR State House District 34, AR
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Schools

Rivercrest Elementary School
6 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Rivercrest High School
6 miles, NE • 2.3 star
East Poinsett Co High School
13 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Lepanto Elementary
13 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton
26 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
35 miles, S • 2.8 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
121 miles, NE • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
130 miles, NE • 1 star
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