Mason, IL
Living in Mason
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute57
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports22
Hospitals67
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
258Population-154 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
5%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian3%
Caucasian95%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate46%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$3.2k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Military1%
Sales and office30%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$66kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$54 (2010–19)
81%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K56%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas78%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mason
United States45
Illinois50
Effingham County17
Property Crime in Mason
United States48
Illinois43
Effingham County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mason
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding56
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mason, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mason, IL
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
10 miles, NW
Sacred Heart Elementary School
12 miles, N
St Anthony Grade School
13 miles, N
St Anthony High School
13 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Mason, IL
Greenville University
42 miles, W
Eastern Illinois University
44 miles, NE
Millikin University
64 miles, N
McKendree University
68 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mason, IL
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
12 miles, N
Clay County Hospital
21 miles, SE
Fayette County Hospital
25 miles, W
Salem Township Hospital
28 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Mason, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
71 miles, SW
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
77 miles, N
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
83 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
87 miles, SE