Cambridge, IA
Living in Cambridge
Bikeability
8
Walkability
32
Commute
59
Public Transit
9
Affordability
69
Public Safety
94
Airports
36
Hospitals
80
Colleges
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
868
Population
+5 (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
25%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$73k
Median Household Income
+$23k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector62%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$143k
Median Home Value
+$28k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$656
Median Monthly Rent
+$104 (2010–19)
77%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K45%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas3%
Utility gas79%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cambridge
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Cambridge
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cambridge
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado17
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cambridge, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cambridge, IA
Ames Christian School
9 miles, NW
Ankeny Christian Academy
13 miles, S
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
13 miles, SW
Sterling Education
19 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Cambridge, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cambridge, IA
Story County Hospital
9 miles, NE
Mary Greeley Medical Center
10 miles, NW
Boone County Hospital
20 miles, NW
Broadlawns Medical Center
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Cambridge, IA
Des Moines International Airport
26 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
74 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
94 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
129 miles, W