Bassett, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 43 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -41.9%
 
Males: 14  (34.0%)
Females: 29  (66.0%)
Median resident age:

70.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50645

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,439 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Bassett:

$57,439
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,581 (it was $13,131 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $88,942 (it was $39,500 in 2000)
Bassett:

$88,942
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $78,677; detached houses: $78,499
March 2022 cost of living index in Bassett: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.0%

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  • Races in Bassett, IA (2022)
    • 4794.0%White alone
    • 12.0%Asian alone
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Ancestries: German (63.9%), American (16.7%), French (8.3%), Norwegian (5.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/7/1896

Elevation: 1050 feet

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 117 people per square mile   (very low).

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2 residents are foreign born (4.0% Asia).

This city:

4.0%
Iowa:

5.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bassett city:

0.5% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (40.4 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (134.2 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (260.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ionia, IA (1.9 miles ),
North Washington, IA (2.5 miles),
Colwell, IA (2.8 miles),
Nashua, IA (2.8 miles ),
Charles City, IA (2.8 miles ),
New Hampton, IA (3.2 miles ),
Alta Vista, IA (3.3 miles ),
Floyd, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 43.06 N, Longitude: 92.52 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in Bassett, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bassett, IA in 2022

Bassett satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Bassett, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Bassett-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 29.7 miles away from the Bassett city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/12/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.1 miles away from the city center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bassett-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 108% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 250.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 400.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 215.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 380.1 miles away from Bassett center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 400.5 miles away from Bassett center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 515.4 miles away from Bassett center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Chickasaw County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Bassett:

  • CREST VIEW GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 8 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • NORTH IOWA MERCY DIALYSIS CENTER - CHARLES CITY (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • FLOYD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH/HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NEW HAMPTON Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; NEW HAMPTON, IA)
  • NEW HAMPTON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; NEW HAMPTON, IA)
  • CHICKASAW CO PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; NEW HAMPTON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bassett:

  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 32 miles; Mason City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,235)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 34 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 38 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 40 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Luther College (about 40 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 45 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Riverland Community College (about 50 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)

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Chickasaw County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

78.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Bassett:

Marital status in Bassett, IA
  • Never married: 8.0%
  • Now married: 52.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 39.4%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Bassett:

  • High school or higher: 89.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.0
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bassett, IA (based on Chickasaw County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,2977
Mainline Protestant4,26414
Evangelical Protestant1,0286
Other11
None2,849-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Chickasaw County:

3.28 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Chickasaw County:

7.39 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Chickasaw County:

11.49 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Chickasaw County:

10.8%
State:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 14$1,280
Totals for Government 0$0 14$1,280

Bassett government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $3,000 ($69.77)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($69.77)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($69.77)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($46.51)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($46.51)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($46.51)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($139.53)

Bassett government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $4,000 ($93.02)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($23.26)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($23.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($93.02)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $6,000 ($139.53)
    Property: $5,000 ($116.28)

Bassett government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,000 ($162.79)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $50,000 ($1162.79)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bassett:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KCHA (1580 AM; 0 kW; CHARLES CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))

Strongest FM radio stations in Bassett:

  • KCHA-FM (95.9 FM; CHARLES CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCZE (95.1 FM; NEW HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bassett:

  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 32Number of bridges
  • 364ft / 111mTotal length
  • 18,425Total average daily traffic
  • 2,188Total average daily truck traffic
  • 18,425Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bassett, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 71970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bassett, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Kristopher D Williams, 210th Street (Lat: 43.052639 Lon: -92.546444), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 19037 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Kristopher D Williams, 210th Street (Lat: 43.052639 Lon: -92.546444), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 19037 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Kristopher D Williams, 210th Street (Lat: 43.052639 Lon: -92.546444), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 19037 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Kristopher D Williams, 210th Street (Lat: 43.052639 Lon: -92.546444), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 19037 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Cayla Gamble, 210th Street (Lat: 43.052639 Lon: -92.546444), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 19037 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BASSETT, 210th Street (Lat: 43.052639 Lon: -92.546444), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRFB799,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6271.36 MHz, Grant Date: 01/27/2020, Expiration Date: 01/27/2030, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bassett, IA
  • 88.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bassett, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Bassett compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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