Mason City, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
27,135 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,369 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$130,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$551 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$699 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cerro Gordo County
3
Mason City Urban Area
2
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cerro Gordo County
6
Mason City Urban Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 7 20
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 4 34
Dec 1 9 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 30, IA State House District 59, IA
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Schools

North Iowa Christian School
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Roosevelt Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Lincoln Intermediate
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Hoover Elementary School
1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Purdue University Global-Mason City
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
North Iowa Area Community College
4 miles, E • 1.9 star
Waldorf University
24 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Mitchell County Regional Health
22 miles, E • 4.1 star
Floyd County Medical Center
27 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
58 miles, SE • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
63 miles, NE • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
110 miles, E • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
114 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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