Mason City, IA
Living in Mason City
Bikeability34
Walkability44
Commute97
Public Transit23
Affordability94
Public Safety74
Airports13
Hospitals84
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation-925 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
56%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$562Median Monthly Rent+$132 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas3%
Utility gas80%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mason City
United States45
Iowa35
Cerro Gordo County21
Property Crime in Mason City
United States48
Iowa43
Cerro Gordo County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mason City
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado13
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mason City, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mason City, IA
North Iowa Christian School
1 miles, E
Newman Catholic
2 miles, SW
Immaculate Conception School
27 miles, E
St Pauls Lutheran School
30 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Mason City, IA
Purdue University Global-Mason City
2 miles, W
Waldorf University
24 miles, W
Wartburg College
46 miles, SE
University of Northern Iowa
58 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mason City, IA
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
1 miles, W
Mitchell County Regional Health
22 miles, NE
Floyd County Medical Center
27 miles, E
Franklin General Hospital
28 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Mason City, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
58 miles, SE
Rochester International Airport
63 miles, NE
La Crosse Regional Airport
110 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
114 miles, S