Ames, IA

Living in Ames

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Bikeability 83
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Walkability 89
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 70
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Schools 98
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Residents

66k Population +8.7k (2010–19)
23  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
63% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
41% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years58%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian11%
Black3%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate12%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree29%

Households

Family household41%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone28%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
61% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector57%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van74%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Walked9%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$206k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$846 Median Monthly Rent +$211 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ames

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17

Property Crime in Ames

United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump32%

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 Ames

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding29
Tornado15
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ames, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ames, IA

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Sacred Heart School
13 miles, W
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Woodward Academy
18 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Ames, IA

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

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ames, IA

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Story County Hospital
10 miles, E
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Boone County Hospital
13 miles, W
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Dallas County Hospital
28 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Ames, IA

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Eppley Airfield
128 miles, W