Housing by town in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa has 10 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $850 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $707 in 2015–2019 (+20.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Ventura has the highest median gross rent ($1,063) and Rockwell the lowest ($575).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $850 (±$42)
- Households that rent
- 29.6%
- Median household income
- $68,189
- Places
- 10
Cities, towns and townships in Cerro Gordo County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake | $808 | 23.7% | $79,415 | $259,500 | $3,307 |
| Dougherty | — | 0.0% | $45,500 | $50,000 | $631 |
| Mason City | $882 | 34.5% | $64,804 | $142,000 | $2,199 |
| Meservey | $631 | 28.4% | $46,750 | $50,800 | $794 |
| Plymouth | $831 | 21.9% | $80,000 | $125,700 | $1,462 |
| Rock Falls | — | 4.3% | $71,042 | $156,300 | $1,825 |
| Rockwell | $575 | 25.3% | $60,982 | $163,300 | $1,907 |
| Swaledale | — | 18.9% | $51,912 | $62,900 | $1,065 |
| Thornton | $839 | 16.0% | $67,031 | $115,500 | $1,388 |
| Ventura | $1,063 | 18.7% | $91,944 | $389,500 | $4,333 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,450 | $34,100 | $54,550 |
| 2 people | $23,400 | $39,000 | $62,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,850 | $70,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,700 | $77,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,600 | $84,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,500 | $90,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,400 | $96,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,300 | $102,850 |
How the places in Cerro Gordo County rank across Iowa
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Crime reported to police in Cerro Gordo County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84 | 199 | 991 | 2,353 | 42,120 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 84 | 197 | 779 | 1,830 | 42,579 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 113 | 268 | 841 | 1,995 | 42,148 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cerro Gordo County recorded 113 violent and 841 property crimes, 268 and 1,995 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Cerro Gordo County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City Police Department | 26,866 | 95 | 693 |
| Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office | 7,696 | 8 | 47 |
| Clear Lake Police Department | 7,586 | 10 | 101 |
ZIP codes in Cerro Gordo County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50401 | 28,703 | $875 | $146,500 | $66,072 | 33.7% |
| 50428 | 9,071 | $817 | $283,400 | $81,037 | 23.4% |
| 50469 | 1,527 | $575 | $211,700 | $71,250 | 19.2% |
| 50482 | 748 | $1,077 | $238,000 | $98,289 | 19.4% |
| 50464 | 694 | $831 | $197,100 | $91,750 | 15.5% |
| 50479 | 655 | $839 | $121,100 | $68,750 | 12.8% |
| 50477 | 250 | $752 | $83,000 | $52,321 | 25.9% |
| 50433 | 157 | — | $86,300 | $69,167 | 0.0% |
| 50467 | 63 | — | $150,000 | $63,750 | 8.3% |
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Questions about Cerro Gordo County
What is the crime rate in Cerro Gordo County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cerro Gordo County recorded 268 violent and 1,995 property crimes per 100,000 residents (113 violent and 841 property crimes in all).
Which place in Cerro Gordo County has the highest rent?
Ventura has the highest median gross rent, $1,063 (±$158) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Cerro Gordo County has the lowest rent?
Rockwell has the lowest median gross rent, $575 (±$157) a month.
What is the median rent in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa?
The median gross rent in Cerro Gordo County is $850 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Cerro Gordo County, IA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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