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Population
77
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
631 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$42,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$40,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Basco

Basco is a quiet, close-knit village tucked among the open farmland of Hancock County. Life here moves at an easy, rural pace with plenty of open space and peaceful country roads. For groceries, healthcare, and dining, residents take a quick drive northeast into Carthage, the county seat. It offers a relaxed, small-town atmosphere where you can enjoy wide-open skies while staying connected to nearby conveniences.

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Lower FEMA County Wildfire Risk IndexA+99.4ratingRural FitA+98.9ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA94.6rating

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