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Mason City, IL


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Mason City, Illinois

Mason City, Illinois, in Mason county, is 27 miles N of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 113 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 2,558 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Mason City

In Mason City, about 56% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Mason City.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mason City had a median family income of $47,991.

Political Inclinations

Mason City folks tended to give their money ($4,400) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Mason City Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mason City that were owner-occupied was 77%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Mason City, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mason City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Mason City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Mason City, IL

Comparing Mason City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men75
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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