Mason City, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Custer County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
175
Population
372/sq mi density
$49,917
Median Income
$44,765 per capita
$175,700
Home Value
$193,849 Zillow
$778
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$175,700 home value, $778/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Mason City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 25.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in |
Mason City has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").