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Mason City, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 145 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -18.5%
 
Males: 83  (57.9%)
Females: 62  (42.1%)
Median resident age:

32.9 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip code: 68855

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,813 (it was $26,719 in 2000)
Mason City:

$45,813
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,068 (it was $12,881 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $197,811 (it was $23,300 in 2000)
Mason City:

$197,811
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $191,665; detached houses: $189,860

Median gross rent in 2022: $722.

March 2022 cost of living index in Mason City: 75.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.5%

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  • Races in Mason City, NE (2022)
    • 14696.1%White alone
    • 32.0%Two or more races



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Mason City, Nebraska as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mason City is 113 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (47.8%), Northern European (28.3%), Swedish (6.5%), Irish (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/14/1886

Elevation: 2249 feet

Land area: 0.47 square miles.

Population density: 307 people per square mile   (very low).

Mason City, Nebraska map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Mason City village:

1.7% ($400)
Nebraska:

1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (139.8 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (598.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Ansley, NE (2.5 miles ),
Litchfield, NE (3.0 miles ),
Westerville, NE (3.6 miles),
Berwyn, NE (3.7 miles),
Hazard, NE (3.8 miles),
Arcadia, NE (4.1 miles ),
Loup City, NE (4.2 miles ),
Pleasanton, NE (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.22 N, Longitude: 99.30 W

Area code: 308

Distribution of median household income in Mason City, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mason City, NE in 2022

Mason City satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +18 (+11.2%).
Most common industries in Mason City, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (17.5%)
  • Construction (15.9%)
  • Machinery (12.7%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (28.1%)
  • Machinery (12.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (12.5%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (9.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (29.0%)
  • Health care (16.1%)
  • Machinery (12.9%)
  • Gasoline stations (12.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.7%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (9.7%)
  • Social assistance (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Mason City, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (19.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.9%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.8%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.8%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (4.8%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (18.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.5%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (9.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (9.4%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (9.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.2%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (19.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (16.1%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (9.7%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (9.7%)
  • Cashiers (9.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.5%)

Average climate in Mason City, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Mason City-area historical tornado activity is near Nebraska state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.5 miles away from the Mason City village center killed 11 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/6/1956, a category F4 tornado 20.3 miles away from the village center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mason City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 384% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 619.5 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 355.5 miles away from Mason City center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 138.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 333.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 108.9 miles away from Mason City center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 207.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Custer County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Snows: 3, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mason City:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 38 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 54 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Northeast Community College (about 114 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Wayne State College (about 138 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 139 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 141 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 143 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)

Library in Mason City:

  • SUNSHINE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY (Operating income: $3,615; Location: 417 MAIN STREET; 5,100 books; 187 audio materials; 34 video materials; 3 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Mason City: Mason City (A), Mason City Rescue Service (B), Mason City Rural Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Mason City include: American Missionary Fellowship (A), Saint Thomas Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Custer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Mason City and their reported violations in the past:

MASON CITY, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 176, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-25-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-25-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-16-2010)
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

60.0%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Mason City (2011 data):

  • Nebraska State Bank and Trust Company: Mason City Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1924/08/04. Info updated 2008/02/19: Bank assets: $176.4 mil, Deposits: $156.6 mil, headquarters in Broken Bow, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: First Central Nebraska Co.

For population 15 years and over in Mason City:

Marital status in Mason City, NE
  • Never married: 34.0%
  • Now married: 49.4%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 1.4%
  • Divorced: 13.4%

For population 25 years and over in Mason City:

  • High school or higher: 95.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 45.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mason City, NE (based on Custer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,00218
Evangelical Protestant1,74121
Catholic8094
Other1652
None5,222-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
This county:

6.46 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

1.85 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Custer County:

6.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Custer County:

11.07 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Custer County:

8.3%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.1%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.0%
State:

12.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$144
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$228
Sewerage 0$0 1$750
Water Supply 0$0 1$255
Financial Administration 0$0 1$486
Totals for Government 0$0 9$1,864

Mason City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $20,000 ($137.93)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($137.93)
    Parks and Recreation: $19,000 ($131.03)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($68.97)
    Libraries: $6,000 ($41.38)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $35,000 ($241.38)
    Central Staff Services: $22,000 ($151.72)
    Solid Waste Management: $17,000 ($117.24)
    Financial Administration: $17,000 ($117.24)
    Water Utilities: $16,000 ($110.34)
    Sewerage: $9,000 ($62.07)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($27.59)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($20.69)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($6.90)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($6.90)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($55.17)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($41.38)
    General Public Building: $1,000 ($6.90)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $58,000 ($400.00)

Mason City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $15,000 ($103.45)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($89.66)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($6.90)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($13.79)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $9,000 ($62.07)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($6.90)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $24,000 ($165.52)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $29,000 ($200.00)
    General Local Government Support: $13,000 ($89.66)
  • Tax - Property: $26,000 ($179.31)

Mason City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $19,000 ($131.03)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $19,000 ($131.03)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $19,000 ($131.03)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $19,000 ($131.03)

Mason City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $35,000 ($241.38)

Strongest AM radio stations in Mason City:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCNI (1280 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BROKEN BOW, NE; Owner: CUSTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • KNLV (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ORD, NE; Owner: SANDHILLS ADVERTISING CORP.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJLT (970 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE B/CING ASSOC., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mason City:

  • KSYZ-FM (107.7 FM; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: NEUHOFF BROADCASTING-GRAND ISLAND, I)
  • KRNY (102.3 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KBBN-FM (98.3 FM; BROKEN BOW, NE; Owner: CUSTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Mason City:

  • KHGI-TV (Channel 13; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Mason City fatal accident list:

Jun 6, 2003 11:00 PM, Sr-2, Lat: 41.223903, Lon: -99.300310, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Jan 12, 1986 11:05 AM, Green St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 13, 1978 01:27 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 69ft / 21.2mTotal length
  • 6,170Total average daily traffic
  • 905Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,386Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Mason City, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 71930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 11990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Mason City, NE
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mason City, NE
  • 70.4%Utility gas
  • 24.1%Electricity
  • 3.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mason City, NE
  • 60.0%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 6.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Mason City compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 5 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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  • Greggory Thomas Cooper (1)

Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.

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