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Massena, IA
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Massena, IA
At a Glance
How Massena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Massena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Massena a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Massena residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,193. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 541 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Massena is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,727. Median rent is $584/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Massena reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,421/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in Massena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Massena has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.