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Mason City, IA
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Population: 27,385
Home Price: $114,800
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Overview
Mason City is a small city in the state of Iowa with a population of 27,385. Mason City has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
14.6 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Mason City, IA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Mason City
Iowa
United States
Per Capita Income
$32,442
$30,483
$32,693
Median Household Income
$56,009
$60,214
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
4.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Mason City
Iowa
United States
Median Age
42.5
42.5
42.3
Gender
Mason City
Iowa
United States
Male
48.8%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
51.2%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Mason City
Iowa
United States
White
90.8%
94.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.1%
0.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.8%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.5%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.2%
3.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Mason City
Iowa
United States
Median Home Price
$114,800
$109,187
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$605
$525
$801
Family Households
42.8%
42.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
27.7%
27.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
66.4%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
33.6%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Mason City
Iowa
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.4%
5.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
35.5%
35.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.0%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
16.5%
12.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.4%
13.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Mason City
Iowa
United States
Mathematics
47.5%
71.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
60.9%
70.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Mason City
Iowa
United States
Murder
0.0
1.0
3.0
Rape
74.1
46.6
38.0
Robbery
3.7
13.1
40.7
Assault
574.6
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Mason City
Iowa
United States
Burglary
430.0
311.2
336.1
Theft
2287.2
1237.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
207.6
121.6
167.1
Arson
11.1
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Mason City, IA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
recipes
fast food
hot dog
beer
tasty recipes
hot dogs
pizza
delicious
hot sauce
burger
craft beer
wine
delicious treats
pizza bagels
taco
apple crisp
meals
tastes
beef
delicious seafood
basketball
college basketball
high school football
baseball
college football
football
softball
teams
volleyball
video games
country music
wrestling
college hoops
fantasy football
hockey
soccer
junior hockey
pro wrestling
sporting events
golf
art museum
art gallery
museum
cultural events
embroidery
arts festival
exhibition
nature
graphic design
creative
creations
drawings
crafts
artw
artists
gallery
graphic novels
collection
printmaking
painting
spending time
video games
single dad
road trips
books
ramblings
toys
gym rat
theme parks
fantasty
gardening
cockatoos
memes
anime
niche
pc gamer
outdoors
muscle cars
photography
junk
local news
sports
family friendly
radio show
talk radio
pro wrestling
sporting events
cultural events
tv
nfl mlb
arts
entertainment reporter
radio personality
nationally syndicated radio
creative
comedy
theme parks
podcasts
drama
pop culture
sports
summer
family friendly
space
lakes
air conditioning
winter
swimming
nature
arts
facility
pool
pickleball
campground
gardening
gatheri
athletic fields
adirondack chairs
lodge
recreational activities
black friday
post office
local businesses
hyvee
gas station
gift card
retail store
gift ideas
grocery store
retail
toys
container store
convenience store
farmers market
crafts
pharmacy
quadpay
sams club
mcdonalds
apparel
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