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Bascom, FL
Town in Jackson County, Florida.
Population
137
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
570
ZIP codes
0
Bascom and its ZIP codes
Bascom at a glance
- Bascom is 37% denser than Florida as a whole.
Local data for Bascom, FL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Bascom.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,664
14,429 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,319
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$374M
FY 2026, $7,901 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bascom, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
676
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
104
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bascom, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
Cities near Bascom
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaloneTown | 3.6 mi | 3 |
| GreenwoodTown | 4.7 mi | 4.6 |
| MariannaCity | 13 mi | 18.6 |
| Jakin, GACity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Cottonwood, ALTown | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| Gordon, ALTown | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| Donalsonville, GACity | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| CampbelltonTown | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| Grand RidgeTown | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| Jacob CityCity | 17 mi | 3 |
| CottondaleTown | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| Madrid, ALTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| Cedar Springs, GACensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3 |
| Iron City, GATown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| SneadsTown | 19 mi | 4.4 |
| Ashford, ALCity | 20 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bascom, FL in?
- Bascom is in Jackson County, Florida.
- What is the population of Bascom, FL?
- About 137 people live in Bascom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bascom?
- Nearby places include Malone (3.6 mi), Greenwood (4.7 mi), Marianna (13 mi), Jakin, GA (14 mi), Cottonwood, AL (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023