A town of 1,039. Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns.
The 2 things Mason does most differently from other towns.
1,609 people in 2010; 1,039 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Ordered by what stands out in Mason. Another town gets a different order.
Mason beats the Tennessee average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Mason | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.8% | 7% |
| More uninsured adults | 16.3% | 11.6% |
The typical Mason home is worth about $192,000, up 7.4% in a year, 43% below the Tennessee typical home.
Most working residents leave Mason for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Memphis (33%), Covington (11%) and Jackson (5%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Mason has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 31°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
9 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
4 notable people were born in Mason.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Mason is a town in Tipton County, Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, Mason had a population of 1,337. Mason is located along U.S. Route 70, and is home to a federal detention facility.
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