Mason City, Iowa

Population 27,959

Mason City is located in Cerro Gordo County, IA. The population is 27,959, making Mason City the largest city in Cerro Gordo County.

There are 8 public schools in Mason City with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Mason City is moderate , and there are 88 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Mason City is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Mason City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Mason City include Mason Township, Portland and Lime Creek Township.

Mason City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 7.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.3%

Crime Rate

30.27% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 208
  • Violent Crimes: 652
  • Robbery: 4
  • Burglary: 430
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

56.97% Higher than national avg.
  • 88 offenders in Mason City
  • 31.47 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

28 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 21
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Mason City, IA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Mason City's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
2 Private Schools

Newman Catholic

North Iowa Christian School

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3 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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88 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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67 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Mason City, IA issued 67 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 67 permits, 19 were issued for single family homes and 48 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Mason City, IA issued 28 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $545
  • 1 Bedroom: $624
  • 2 Bedrooms: $821
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,065
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,246

Zip Codes

50401 50402

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Environmental Hazards

28 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Mason City, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Mason City, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Mason City, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 13.98°
  • February 19.45°
  • March 33.7°
  • April 46.32°
  • May 60.79°
  • June 68.37°
  • July 72.68°
  • August 69.16°
  • September 61.15°
  • October 49.03°
  • November 34.45°
  • December 17.67°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Mason City, IA

Earthquakes
Mason City, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Mason City, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Mason City, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Mason City, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Mason City, IA: $45,193

Unemployment

Unemployment in Mason City is 3.1%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.76%
White Collar - 55.24%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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5 Cemeteries view all

22 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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