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Mason City, IL
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Mason City, IL
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 $64,250 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,801. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below 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 $115,986. 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.
Safety & Crime
Mason City reports 422 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,125/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.