Mason City City, IA

Living in Mason City City

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 44
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 58
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Schools 79
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Residents

27k Population -925 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
56% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$9.7k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office19%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$115k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$562 Median Monthly Rent +$132 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
LP gas3%
Utility gas80%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mason City City

United States45
Iowa35
Cerro Gordo County21

Property Crime in Mason City City

United States48
Iowa43
Cerro Gordo County67

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 1 9
Feb 20 1 7
Mar 33 2 5
Apr 47 4 2
May 58 5 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 49 2 0
Nov 34 2 4
Dec 19 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mason City City

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado13
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mason City City, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mason City City, IA

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Newman Catholic
2 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Mason City City, IA

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Waldorf University
24 miles, W
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Wartburg College
46 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Mason City City, IA

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Airports

Airports near Mason City City, IA

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