Westside, Ames, IA
Living in Westside
Bikeability83
Walkability92
Commute98
Public Transit79
Affordability100
Public Safety77
Airports36
Hospitals82
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.9kPopulation+1.1k (2010–19)
23 y Median Age
-College-Educated
19%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years81%
35 to 54 years8%
55 to 74 years4%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black3%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household19%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone48%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income+$5.7k (2010–19)
45%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K51%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector65%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van69%
Public transportation11%
Walked15%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$143kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$900Median Monthly Rent+$277 (2010–19)
12%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached25%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K36%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K6%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
LP gas2%
Utility gas52%
Crime
Violent Crime in Westside
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Westside
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| 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 Westside
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado14
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Westside, Ames, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Westside, Ames, IA
Ames Christian School
2 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
11 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
12 miles, W
Woodward Academy
17 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Westside, Ames, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westside, Ames, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
3 miles, E
Boone County Hospital
11 miles, W
Story County Hospital
12 miles, E
Dallas County Hospital
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Westside, Ames, IA
Des Moines International Airport
34 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
74 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
101 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
126 miles, SW