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Mason City had 27,050 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. There were 233 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median household income was US$64,804 a year. The city had 8 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1925 sources

Population26,853people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,803EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent775.3EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.81%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,546offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 60% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Mason City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Mason City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$882 per month, while the median home value was US$142,000 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 65.6%, and the vacancy rate was 10.8% in July 2026. 37.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Mason City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$882/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent37.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)10.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,925 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)865.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent775.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes684 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Mason City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 44–62%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family50%strong on family, weak on cost · range 41–59%
Retirement47%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 36–58%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 899 of 26,853 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Mason City is 2.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income64,804 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband69.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet7.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,803 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,471 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate2.81 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Mason City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,471 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,782of €2,729 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,729
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €865
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,782
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Mason City Salary needed to live in Mason City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Mason City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Mason City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher93.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents19.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents233 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,470 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Mason City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMason City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Mason City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Mason City2,546
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,546 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents652.4 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes95 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time13.52 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work4.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportMCW3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport10 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Mason City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Mason City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -4.44 · Feb -1.89 · Mar 5.17 · Apr 13.56 · May 20.33 · Jun 25.94 · Jul 27.72 · Aug 26.44 · Sep 23.06 · Oct 15.61 · Nov 6.28 · Dec -1.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00135230 (MASON CITY)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -13.89 · Feb -11.72 · Mar -5 · Apr 1.5 · May 8.28 · Jun 14.22 · Jul 16.39 · Aug 14.89 · Sep 10.06 · Oct 3.11 · Nov -3.78 · Dec -9.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00135230 (MASON CITY)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -9.17 · Feb -6.78 · Mar 0.056 · Apr 7.56 · May 14.33 · Jun 20.11 · Jul 22.06 · Aug 20.67 · Sep 16.56 · Oct 9.33 · Nov 1.22 · Dec -5.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 22.61 · Feb 27.18 · Mar 49.53 · Apr 99.31 · May 141.7 · Jun 144.8 · Jul 117.6 · Aug 94.23 · Sep 82.3 · Oct 64.77 · Nov 45.47 · Dec 31.75 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00135230 (MASON CITY)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading56.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.45 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation776.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.34 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.12 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-6.63 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Rochester ±0.5 °C. Elsewhere: Gatineau (Canada) ±1.1 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.8 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.8 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 899 is not 2.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.06 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents899 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density367.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population26,853 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics26,866 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value142,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes65.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate63.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.88 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage78.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance5.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher20.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available94.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over13,462 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Mason City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Clear Lake as a Mason City alternative in the same region

15 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €3,523 Clear Lake vs €2,803 Mason City+26%
  • Foreign residents: 0.5% Clear Lake vs 2.1% Mason City−74%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,884 Clear Lake vs 2,546 Mason City−26%
  • Residents: 7,601 Clear Lake vs 26,853 Mason City−72%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Clear Lake vs 10.0 km Mason City−50%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Clear Lake vs 2.8% Mason City−13%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,471 Clear Lake vs €3,471 Mason Citysame level
Full comparisonMore about Clear Lake

Plainfield as a Mason City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 444 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,803 Mason City+72%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.1% Mason City+197%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,546 Mason City−71%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 2.8% Mason City+34%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 26,853 Mason City+86%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,471 Mason Cityno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 10.0 km Mason City−10%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Mason City

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Mason City, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
South Bradenton26,858 residentsVernon Hills26,825 residentsDenison26,822 residentsReisterstown26,822 residentsNewberg26,896 residentsGranite City26,807 residents

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Mason City in rankings

#27 of 30 in US cities with the highest walking commute share

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Mason City?

The median gross salary is 3,471 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Mason City?

The unemployment rate is 2.81 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Mason City?

Police recorded 2,546 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Mason City?

The published population is 26,853 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Mason City?

899 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Mason City a good place to live?

Mason City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Mason City?

Clear Lake is near Mason City. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00135230 (MASON CITY) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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