Bassett, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
622 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$83,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$452 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$406 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rock County
1
Nebraska
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rock County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 24
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 7 36
Apr 3 5 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 5 35
Dec 1 6 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 14% of residents leaning left and 82% leaning right.

Liberal (14%) (82%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 86%
Hillary Clinton 9%
Other 5%

Schools

Bassett Grade School
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star
Rock County High School
<1 miles, S 3.2 star
Ainsworth Middle School
16 miles, W 2.8 star
Ainsworth Elementary School
16 miles, W 3.7 star

Colleges

Sinte Gleska University
74 miles, NW 1 star
Dakota Wesleyan University
108 miles, NE 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
109 miles, NE 2.3 star
Mount Marty College
110 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Airports

Central Nebraska Regional Airport
128 miles, S 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
131 miles, S 1 star
Joe Foss Field
157 miles, E 1.4 star