Westside, Ames, IA

Living in Westside

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Bikeability 83
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Walkability 92
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 70
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Schools 97
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Residents

7.9k Population +1.1k (2010–19)
23  y Median Age
- College-Educated
19% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years81%
35 to 54 years8%
55 to 74 years4%
75 years and over1%

Diversity

Asian13%
Black3%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household19%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone48%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income +$5.7k (2010–19)
45% Above Poverty -10% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K51%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector65%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van69%
Public transportation11%
Walked15%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$143k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$900 Median Monthly Rent +$277 (2010–19)
12% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached25%
Multiple units7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K36%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K6%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity45%
LP gas2%
Utility gas52%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westside

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17

Property Crime in Westside

United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump43%

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 Westside

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado14
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westside, Ames, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Westside, Ames, IA

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Ames Christian School
2 miles, SE
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Sacred Heart School
11 miles, W
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Woodward Academy
17 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Westside, Ames, IA

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Grand View University
28 miles, S
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Drake University
29 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Westside, Ames, IA

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Boone County Hospital
11 miles, W
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Story County Hospital
12 miles, E
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Dallas County Hospital
26 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Westside, Ames, IA

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Eppley Airfield
126 miles, SW