Mason County, IL
Living in Mason County
Bikeability26
Walkability38
Commute44
Public Transit12
Affordability95
Public Safety62
Airports7
Hospitals46
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-1.3k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated
63%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate43%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$6k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$1.6k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$466Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas20%
Utility gas58%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mason County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Mason County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb | 30 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mason County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding55
Tornado30
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mason County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mason County, IL
Faith Baptist Christian School
26 miles, NE
St Joseph Catholic School
27 miles, NE
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
27 miles, NE
Zion Lutheran School
28 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Mason County, IL
Lincoln College
30 miles, E
Lincoln Christian University
31 miles, E
St John's College-Department of Nursing
33 miles, SE
Bradley University
35 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mason County, IL
Mason District Hospital
9 miles, NW
Graham Hospital Association
23 miles, N
Pekin Memorial Hospital
27 miles, NE
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Mason County, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
30 miles, SE
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
32 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
71 miles, W