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Mason, WI

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Mason is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 89. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
89 Population 116/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $26,353 per capita
$110,700 Home Value $245,325 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,700 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,250
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,700
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.8%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.5%
81% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.5%
49% higher than US avg

How Mason Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population89
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans62.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$26,353
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$587M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$245,325
Housing Units35
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Uninsured7.1%
Smoking15.3%
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation952 ft (290 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute29 min
Broadband34.0%
Libraries5

Is Mason a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mason receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Mason offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mason is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mason is $110,700, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Mason has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches, including 74.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Mason has a population of 89 with a density of 116 people per square mile. The median age is 47.3 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

89
Total Population
116
People / sq mi
47.3yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Mason vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.6%
58% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mason vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mason is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Mason vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,250
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,353
Avg Weekly Wage$810
IRS Avg AGI$71,038

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.5%
49% above US avg
Establishments (County)578
County GDP$587M

Business (County)

Restaurants102
Healthcare25
Retail67
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,627
61% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Drive Alone94.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Mason is $110,700, 61% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $245,325.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,700
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$245,325

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden23.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.5%
Housing Units35
Median Year Built1948

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,627
61% above US avg
Effective Rate5.08%
In Mason, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 25.5% report depression. 25.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mason vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
24% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma11.7%
COPD5.5%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.3%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity25.1%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.7%
Short Sleep35.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.9%
Uninsured7.1%
17% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,331
Dentists1:2,373
Mental Health1:419
Checkup Rate74.4%
Dental Visits63.4%
Premature Death7,971/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access67.6%
Healthcare Facilities25
Mason has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.7 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.7 inches
9% below US avg
Snowfall74.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation952 ft (290 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates46.4363°N, 91.0598°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 11.1-point margin. 34.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.4%
D 54.5%

Winner: Democrat by 11.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+95.0%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density116/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access34.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities25
Restaurants102
Retail Stores67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Drive Alone94.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.1%

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