Edwards, Ames, IA
Living in Edwards
Bikeability
81
Walkability
79
Commute
94
Public Transit
80
Affordability
100
Public Safety
81
Airports
36
Hospitals
82
Colleges
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.8k
Population
+1.3k (2010–19)
27 y
Median Age
-
College-Educated
41%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years63%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian17%
Black5%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household41%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone34%
Economy
$53k
Median Household Income
+$1.7k (2010–19)
71%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector60%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van76%
Public transportation14%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$224k
Median Home Value
+$46k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
$902
Median Monthly Rent
+$306 (2010–19)
33%
Owner-Occupied
-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K28%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas69%
Crime
Violent Crime in Edwards
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Edwards
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump23%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Edwards
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado15
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Edwards, Ames, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Edwards, Ames, IA
Ames Christian School
3 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
11 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
11 miles, W
Woodward Academy
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Edwards, Ames, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Edwards, Ames, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
3 miles, E
Boone County Hospital
11 miles, W
Story County Hospital
12 miles, E
Dallas County Hospital
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Edwards, Ames, IA
Des Moines International Airport
34 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
74 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
101 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
125 miles, SW