Ames, TX

Living in Ames

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Bikeability 66
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Walkability 10
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 70
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 53
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Schools 28
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Residents

1.4k Population +509 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Black82%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial5%
Other3%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$26k Median Household Income -$11k (2010–19)
67% Above Poverty -20% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office22%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%

Housing

$64k Median Home Value -$100 (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$726 Median Monthly Rent +$422 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later21%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity77%
LP gas5%
Utility gas17%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ames

United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Liberty County36

Property Crime in Ames

United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Liberty County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 52 4 0
Feb 55 4 0
Mar 62 4 0
Apr 68 3 0
May 76 5 0
Jun 81 7 0
Jul 83 5 0
Aug 84 4 0
Sep 79 5 0
Oct 71 6 0
Nov 61 5 0
Dec 53 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ames

Inland Flooding62
Tornado25
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ames, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ames, TX

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Grace Academy
22 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Ames, TX

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Lamar University
40 miles, E
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University of Houston
43 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ames, TX

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Altus Baytown Hospital
24 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Ames, TX

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