Nebraska
Mason City is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 175. Residents earn $49,917 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mason City receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mason City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mason City is $49,917, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 22.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Mason City is $175,700, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $778 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Mason City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches, including 25.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,917 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,765 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,725 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.2% |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 488 |
| County GDP | $882M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,290 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.87% |
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
| Census Median | $175,700 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $185,880 |
| Census Median Rent | $778 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,290 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.87% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,243/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.3 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,265 ft (690 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2222°N, 99.2988°W |
| County FIPS | 31041 |
Winner: Republican by 72.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 372/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 69.0% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |