The Town FilesBassett, Virginia
Community in Henry County · population 1,028 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $242,500
- Household income
- $45,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 36.5
Bassett is a community of 1,028 people in Henry County, Virginia. The median home is worth $242,500, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for retirees than 76% of Virginia towns.
How Bassett ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bassett is worth $242,500, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $45,563, which is more affordable than 12% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $599 a month. 73.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bassett | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,500 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $599 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $45,563 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.1% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bassett
| People | Bassett | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 27.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 66.6% | 91.8% |
Weather in Bassett
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 26.0°F. About 47.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.4 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 95 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bassett since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 19, 2019 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 19, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 7, 1955.
Severe weather in Henry County since 1996
Henry County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| October 15, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4401: Hurricane Florence |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
Jobs and pay in Henry County
Henry County had 15,729 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,753 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Bassett itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Bassett
3 public schools with 1,653 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett High | 9-12 | 1,140 | 14.3 |
| Campbell Court Elementary | PK-5 | 265 | 14.7 |
| Sanville Elementary | PK-5 | 248 | 15.5 |
Towns near Bassett
- Stanleytown, VA2.0 mi · 1,385 people · home $143,900
- Oak Level, VA3.4 mi · 803 people · home $104,600
- Fieldale, VA4.8 mi · 852 people · home $93,300
- Collinsville, VA5.0 mi · 7,380 people · home $146,700
- Villa Heights, VA6.5 mi · 638 people · home $121,900
- Martinsville, VA8.7 mi · 13,485 people · home $98,400
- Horse Pasture, VA9.1 mi · 2,058 people · home $123,600
- Chatmoss, VA11.5 mi · 1,671 people · home $224,900
Bassett questions
Is Bassett, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bassett scores better for retirees than 76% of Virginia towns and quieter than 63%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Bassett?
The median owner-occupied home in Bassett is valued at $242,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,563, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $599 a month.
What is the weather like in Bassett?
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 26.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.1 inches of precipitation a year and 9.4 inches of snow.
Does Bassett get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bassett since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 19, 2019. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)