MassenaIA
A town of 351, settled in 1886.
Is Massena a good place to live?
No town among the 138 in Iowa we compare has a lower median rent than Massena. Massena has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
351 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Massena: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Massena, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Massena.
The average trip to work in Massena is 26 minutes, against 19 minutes in Iowa’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns
Only 4 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Massena. 4.4% of working residents work locally in Massena, below both Iowa’s towns (31%) and U.S. towns (8%). 14% of Massena residents live below the poverty line.
| Massena | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4.4% | 31% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $62,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Massena’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the CAM Community School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAM Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 216 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Massena stands out in Iowa and nationally: the median age there is lower
Massena’s median age is 29.1 years. Only 5 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher share of children under 18 than Massena. Adults 35 to 64 are 24% of residents (37% statewide); children under 18 are 31% of residents (23% statewide).
| Massena | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.1 years | 38.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 31% | 23% | 22% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.8 points. Across Iowa, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Massena | IA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 21.7% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.4% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.5% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.7% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.3% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 4.7% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.8% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.1% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 38.1% | 30% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.2% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.4% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.7% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.5% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Homes in Massena are worth about $172K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Massena home is worth about $172,000, up 8.5% in a year, 27% below the Iowa typical home.
Typical home value
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Massena
Massena has cold winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 13° and about 26 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Massena is
Massena beats the Iowa average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 19% of adults smoke cigarettes in Massena.
| Massena | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| 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% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Massena, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Massena
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Massena; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Massena residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Iowa.
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
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,273 ft
- ZIP code
- 50853
Questions about Massena
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Massena, IA a good place to live?
Massena has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.