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Bassett, VA
Census-designated place in Henry County, Virginia.
Population
1,031
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
298
ZIP codes
0
Bassett and its ZIP codes
Bassett at a glance
- Bassett is 35% denser than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,563 a year, 51% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,500 (37% below Virginia) and median rent is $599 a month.
Local data for Bassett, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bassett, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,563
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$242,500
Median rent
$599/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (308), Irish Americans (76), German Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Bassett.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,799
15,384 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$381M
FY 2026, $7,476 per person
How people get to work
Bassett, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bassett, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
746
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
44
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bassett, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Bassett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StanleytownCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.8 |
| Oak LevelCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 6.1 |
| FieldaleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.6 |
| CollinsvilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 7.9 |
| Villa HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| MartinsvilleCity | 8.7 mi | 11 |
| Horse PastureCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 9.6 |
| ChatmossCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| FerrumCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.1 |
| Laurel ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| RidgewayTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Patrick SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 15.5 |
| Henry ForkCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| Rocky MountTown | 17 mi | 6.8 |
| StuartTown | 18 mi | 3 |
| Sandy LevelCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bassett, VA in?
- Bassett is in Henry County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Bassett, VA?
- About 1,031 people live in Bassett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bassett?
- Nearby places include Stanleytown (2 mi), Oak Level (3.5 mi), Fieldale (5 mi), Collinsville (5 mi), Villa Heights (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023