Mason City, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Cerro Gordo County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

27,135 Population 962/sq mi density

$62,369 Median Income $36,527 per capita

$130,000 Home Value $152,258 Zillow

$874 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

652 Violent Crime/100K 2,925 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$62,369 median income, 1.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$130,000 home value, $874/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

652 violent crimes/100K (72% above avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Colleges & Universities in Mason City (2)

North Iowa Area Community College

Public · Associate's · 3,261 students

In-state: $6,436 Out-state: $9,245

La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology

Private For-Profit · Associate's · 111 students