West Virginia
Mason is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 863. Residents earn $47,112 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mason receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mason has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Mason is $47,112, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Mason is $91,900, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mason is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 105 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,789 per 100,000, near the national average.
12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Mason experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 17.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,112 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,546 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $804 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,980 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 360 |
| County GDP | $507M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 64 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,460 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.68% |
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $91,900 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $104,183 |
| Census Median Rent | $870 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.1% |
| Studio | $667 |
| 1 Bedroom | $793 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $869 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,081 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,151 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,460 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.68% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.1% |
| Asthma | 13.3% |
| COPD | 11.5% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.8% |
| Depression | 34.3% |
| Mental Distress | 25.2% |
| Physical Distress | 18.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 14,804/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 44.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Total Violent | 105.3/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 105.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,789.5/100K |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 421.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,368.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 588 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,488/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0165°N, 82.0330°W |
| County FIPS | 39105 |
Winner: Republican by 57 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.2% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,488/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.9% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |