MassenaIA
A town of 383, settled in 1886. Public schools that outperform most of Iowa.
What makes Massena stand out
The 2 things Massena does most differently from other towns.
383 people, and everyone knows the way
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Massena’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Massena. Another town gets a different order.
Massena’s public schools outperform 23% of Iowa districts
The public schools Massena’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 77% of Iowa’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAM Elementary School | PK–6 | 216 | B+ |
Most working residents commute out of Massena
Most working residents leave Massena for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Atlantic (21%), Omaha (10%) and Greenfield (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
A typical Massena home is worth about $177K
The typical Massena home is worth about $177,000, up 8.5% in a year, 26% below the Iowa typical home.
Typical home value
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Massena has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Massena is
Massena beats the Iowa average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Massena | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 19% | 14.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 6.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8% | 6.6% |
Moderate risk, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
96% of working residents leave Massena for work
Where Massena’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Massena
City in Iowa, USA
Massena is a city in Cass County, Iowa, United States. The population was 359 at the time of the 2020 census. Massena's motto is: "The Home of Friendly People". Massena's sister community is Cumberland, Iowa. Massena is named after Massena, New York.
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- Established
- 1886
- Population
- 359
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,273 ft
- ZIP code
- 50853