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Mason City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cerro Gordo County County
Mason City, IA
At a Glance
How Mason City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mason City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mason City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mason City residents earn a median household income of $62,369 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,527. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,681 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mason City is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,258. Median rent is $874/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Mason City reports 652 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,925/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Mason City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mason City has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.