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Bassett, NE
City in Rock County, Nebraska.
Population
580
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,307
ZIP codes
0
Bassett and its ZIP codes
Bassett at a glance
- Bassett is about 51 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,697 a year, 44% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,800 (64% below Nebraska) and median rent is $651 a month.
Local data for Bassett, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bassett, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,697
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$86,800
Median rent
$651/mo
Homeownership
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
54.1
Average commute
9.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (144), Irish Americans (140), French Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rock County. PPP loans are for Bassett.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,138
462 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$92,199
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.4M
FY 2026, $6,645 per person
How people get to work
Bassett, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 9.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bassett, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
472
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
27.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bassett, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Bassett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Long PineCity | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| NewportVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| AinsworthCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| SpringviewVillage | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| StuartVillage | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| BurtonVillage | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| JohnstownVillage | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| AtkinsonCity | 29 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bassett, NE in?
- Bassett is in Rock County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Bassett, NE?
- About 580 people live in Bassett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bassett?
- Nearby places include Long Pine (9 mi), Newport (11 mi), Ainsworth (16 mi), Springview (20 mi), Stuart (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023