Mason City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mason County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,094 Population 2,073/sq mi density
$64,250 Median Income $32,801 per capita
$92,200 Home Value $124,452 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 43.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$64,250 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $785/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Mason City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,250
15% below
$32,801 per capita
Home Value
$92,200
67% below
Zillow: $124,452
Median Rent
$785/mo
33% below
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
33%
Rent
67%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mason City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mason City residents earn a median household income of $64,250 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,801. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mason City is $92,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,452. Median rent is $785/month, with 43.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Education

20.4% of adults in Mason City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mason City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,094
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density2,073/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,250
Per Capita$32,801
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$813

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,200
Rent$785
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$124,452
Housing Units1,161
Rent Burden43.8%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,740/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation578 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Mason City was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.