Story City, IA

Living in Story City

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 24
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 68
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Schools 99
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Residents

3.4k Population -16 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over18%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate25%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$78k Median Household Income +$29k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government14%
Private sector68%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office19%
Service28%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$146k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$636 Median Monthly Rent +$103 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied +10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Utility gas77%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Story City

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17

Property Crime in Story City

United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 7
Feb 23 1 7
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 36 2 2
Dec 22 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Story City

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado17
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Story City, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Story City, IA

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Ames Christian School
12 miles, S
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Sacred Heart School
17 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Story City, IA

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Iowa State University
12 miles, S
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Grand View University
39 miles, S
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Drake University
41 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Story City, IA

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Story County Hospital
15 miles, SE
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Boone County Hospital
17 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Story City, IA

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