Cambridge, IA

Living in Cambridge

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 32
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Commute 59
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 70
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Schools 99
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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

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Ames Christian School
9 miles, NW
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Sterling Education
19 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Cambridge, IA

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Iowa State University
10 miles, NW
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Grand View University
20 miles, S
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Drake University
22 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Cambridge, IA

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Story County Hospital
9 miles, NE
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Boone County Hospital
20 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Cambridge, IA

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Eppley Airfield
129 miles, W