Iowa
Massena is a small town in Iowa with a population of 410. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Massena receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Massena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Massena is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Massena is $96,900, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $584 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Massena experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,250 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,193 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $942 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,633 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 541 |
| County GDP | $991M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 64 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,055 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.18% |
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $96,900 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $163,727 |
| Census Median Rent | $584 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.6% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,055 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.18% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,565/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.1 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,218 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 594/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2506°N, 94.7699°W |
| County FIPS | 19029 |
Winner: Republican by 40.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.9% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 594/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |