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Bassett, NE


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Bassett, Nebraska

Bassett, Nebraska, in Rock county, is 158 miles SW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 206 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 743.

The People and Families of Bassett

In Bassett, about 55% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Bassett live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Bassett benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bassett had a median family income of $32,778.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bassett Housing

About 77% of housing units in Bassett are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Bassett benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Nebraska.

Commuting

In Bassett, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Bassett than in most places of its size.

High Points

Bassett strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBassett Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBassett Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Bassett Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Bassett Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bassett, NE

Comparing Bassett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity34
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times107
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built36
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