Mason City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cerro Gordo County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
27,135
Population
962/sq mi density
$62,369
Median Income
$36,527 per capita
$130,000
Home Value
$160,992 Zillow
$874
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,369 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $874/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mason City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 44.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Area | 28.1 sq mi (72.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 962/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1486°N, 93.1998°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cerro Gordo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Iowa Regional (CCY) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Mason City has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.9").