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Mason City
  • Town in Illinois
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Mason City

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B
    Mason City is a town in Illinois with a population of 2,205. Mason City is in Mason County. Living in Mason City offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Mason City there are a lot of bars and coffee shops. Many retirees live in Mason City and residents tend to be conservative.
    Population
    2,205
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $81,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $613
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      193.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      145.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      48.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      145.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      242.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      46.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,625
    National
    $69,021
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