Bassett TownshipMN
A town of 35.
Is Bassett Township a good place to live?
Bassett Township’s average trip to work is 58 minutes, against 23 minutes in Minnesota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. No town among the 274 in Minnesota we compare has a higher median age than Bassett Township. 69% of the land in Bassett Township is conserved, against 4.7% in Minnesota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Superior National Forest, 70,168 acres with 32.4 miles of trail. Bassett Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
35 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Bassett Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bassett Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bassett Township.
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Bassett Township
52 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Superior National Forest | 32.4 mi | 70,168 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Bassett Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with a typical July afternoon cooler than most
The July high in Bassett Township is 77°F. Bassett Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Bassett Township than in most of Minnesota or the rest of the country
38% of adults have high blood pressure in Bassett Township. Only 9 of the 272 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Bassett Township. 15% of adults report frequent mental distress in Bassett Township.
| Bassett Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Bassett Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.4% | 9.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.4% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Cold waves leads a moderate hazard risk in Bassett Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Bassett Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bassett Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Bassett Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Bassett Township
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Bassett is an unincorporated community in Bassett Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States located within the Superior National Forest. The community is located 23 miles southeast of the city of Hoyt Lakes on Saint Louis County Highway 16. Highway 16 serves as a direct east–west route in northeast Minnesota between U.S. Highway 53 and Silver Bay. Bassett is located 34 miles northwest of the city of Two Harbors. The boundary line between Saint Louis and Lake counties is near Bassett. Hall Road and Round Lake Road are both in the vicinity. The communities of Fairbanks, Toimi, Petrel, Brimson, Rollins, and Wales are all located near Bassett. Toimi Creek and Petrel Creek both flow…
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- Elevation
- 1,719 ft
Questions about Bassett Township
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Is Bassett Township, MN a good place to live?
Bassett Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.