There are 10 independent living communities serving Mason City, Iowa. This includes 5 communities in Mason City and 5 nearby. The median daily cost for independent living in Iowa is around $63, with costs ranging between $17 and $158 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $1,879, with costs ranging from around $511 to $4,741. The median annual cost is $22,558, which is under the national average of $23,100.
Located in Cerro Gordo County, Mason City is a small city in Iowa. While the surrounding metro area includes 1,020,762 residents, there are 29,837 living inside the city itself. The senior community currently comprises approximately 31% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Mason City is 72. The city has a mean per capita income of $26,000 and a mean household income is $43,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 7.02% and the mean home price is $75,000, which is much lower than the Iowa average of $153,000.
Mason City has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets low levels of rain each year. Mason City has an exceptionally low crime rate and very good air quality in comparison to other cities.