Bassett, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 22 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: 0.0%
Males: 10  (47.8%)
Females: 12  (52.2%)
Median resident age:

50.0 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 66749

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-658,809,697 (it was $14,688 in 2000)
Bassett $-658,809,697
KS $68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,212 (it was $12,388 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $136,424 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
Bassett:

$136,424
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $124,615; detached houses: $125,053
March 2022 cost of living index in Bassett: 76.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: English (33.3%), Polish (33.3%), German (16.7%), Swedish (16.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/03/1903

Elevation: 965 feet

Land area: 0.07 square miles.

Population density: 309 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.8% ($350)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawrence, KS (73.5 miles , pop. 80,098).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (93.3 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (361.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Iola, KS (1.2 miles ),
Gas, KS (1.9 miles ),
La Harpe, KS (2.4 miles ),
Humboldt, KS (2.6 miles ),
Piqua, KS (2.7 miles),
Neosho Falls, KS (3.3 miles),
Colony, KS (3.4 miles ),
Moran, KS (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 37.90 N, Longitude: 95.41 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 620

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

Bassett satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Kansas:

2.0%

Average climate in Bassett, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Bassett, Kansas average temperatures Bassett, Kansas average precipitation Bassett, Kansas humidity Bassett, Kansas wind speed Bassett, Kansas snowfall Bassett, Kansas sunshine Bassett, Kansas clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 71.1. This is about average.

City:

71.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 3.16. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.16
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.259. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.259
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 28.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.95. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.95
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Bassett-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 73% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.1 miles away from the Bassett city center killed 3 people and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 38.1 miles away from the city center killed 44 people and injured 207 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bassett-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 667% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 132.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 180.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 128.9 miles away from Bassett center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 153.2 miles away from Bassett center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 206.5 miles away from Bassett center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 179.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allen County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bassett topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bassett:

  • ALLEN COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 2 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • ALLEN COUNTY HOSPITAL HHA (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • STERLING HEIGHTS MANOR (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • WINDSOR PLACE AT IOLA LLC (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • ARKHAVEN AT IOLA (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • IOLA NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; IOLA, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bassett:

  • Allen County Community College (about 3 miles; Iola, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,089)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 53 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • Emporia State University (about 55 miles; Emporia, KS; FT enrollment: 4,687)
  • Baker University (about 62 miles; Baldwin City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,752)
  • University of Kansas (about 74 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 22,788)
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University (about 76 miles; Olathe, KS; FT enrollment: 2,158)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 77 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)

Points of interest:

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Reservoir: Lake Bassola (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Allen County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.8 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

80.0%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

20.0%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Bassett:

Marital status in Bassett, KS
  • Never married: 30.8%
  • Now married: 52.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.7%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

For population 25 years and over in Bassett:

  • High school or higher: 93.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bassett, KS (based on Allen County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,25415
Evangelical Protestant2,92626
Catholic1,4402
Other6043
Black Protestant1831
None4,964-
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: 2
Allen County:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Allen County:

8.93 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Allen County:

9.3%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.3%
State:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Allen County:

14.5%
Kansas:

13.4%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Bassett:

  • KALN (1370 AM; 0 kW; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KKOY (1460 AM; 1 kW; CHANUTE, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bassett:

  • K217CI (91.3 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KIKS-FM (101.5 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KINZ (95.3 FM; HUMBOLDT, KS; Owner: SUTCLIFFE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KBJQ (88.3 FM; BRONSON, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KSNP (97.7 FM; BURLINGTON, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKOY-FM (105.5 FM; CHANUTE, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 14.4mTotal length
  • $80,000Total costs
  • 633Total average daily traffic
  • 730Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bassett, KS
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 16.7%Other fuel


Bassett compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income significantly below 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 significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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