Mason City, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
175 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$175,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$573 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$433 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Custer County
2
Nebraska
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Custer County
2
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 24
Feb 1 5 27
Mar 2 5 38
Apr 3 2 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 4 36
Dec 1 5 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 17% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (17%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 86%
Hillary Clinton 9%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 43, NE
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Schools

Ansley Elementary School
6 miles, N • 4.1 star
Ansley High School
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
Litchfield Elementary School
9 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Litchfield High School
9 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Nebraska at Kearney
38 miles, S • 2.3 star
Central Community College
53 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Hastings College
65 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Valley County Health System
32 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Chi Health Good Samaritan
37 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
37 miles, S • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
54 miles, SE • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
135 miles, SE • 1 star
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