Story County, IA
Living in Story County
Bikeability74
Walkability75
Commute90
Public Transit65
Affordability70
Public Safety84
Airports30
Hospitals80
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
97kPopulation+9.3k (2010–19)
27 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
52%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years47%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black2%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate17%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone20%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$8.5k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
70%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector59%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$186kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$813Median Monthly Rent+$199 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Story County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Story County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump38%
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 | 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 Story County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding33
Tornado18
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Story County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Story County, IA
Ames Christian School
8 miles, W
Sacred Heart School
21 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
21 miles, W
Ankeny Christian Academy
23 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Story County, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Story County, IA
Story County Hospital
3 miles, SE
Mary Greeley Medical Center
7 miles, W
Boone County Hospital
21 miles, W
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
29 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Story County, IA
Des Moines International Airport
36 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
65 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
91 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
135 miles, W