Oak-Wood-Forest, Ames, IA
Living in Oak-Wood-Forest
Bikeability
90
Walkability
99
Commute
100
Public Transit
85
Affordability
100
Public Safety
74
Airports
36
Hospitals
82
Colleges
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.5k
Population
-178 (2010–19)
23 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
16%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years1%
15 to 34 years80%
35 to 54 years9%
55 to 74 years9%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian18%
Black2%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household16%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone50%
Economy
$26k
Median Household Income
+$1.6k (2010–19)
43%
Above Poverty
-9% (2010–19)
14 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K54%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector52%
Self-employed<1%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van55%
Public transportation12%
Walked27%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$112k
Median Home Value
-$24k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$902
Median Monthly Rent
+$210 (2010–19)
14%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached27%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K11%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
LP gas1%
Utility gas58%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oak-Wood-Forest
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Oak-Wood-Forest
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump29%
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 Oak-Wood-Forest
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado14
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oak-Wood-Forest, Ames, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oak-Wood-Forest, Ames, IA
Ames Christian School
2 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
12 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
12 miles, W
Woodward Academy
17 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Oak-Wood-Forest, Ames, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oak-Wood-Forest, Ames, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
2 miles, E
Boone County Hospital
11 miles, W
Story County Hospital
12 miles, E
Dallas County Hospital
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Oak-Wood-Forest, Ames, IA
Des Moines International Airport
34 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
74 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
100 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
126 miles, SW