Brookside, Ames, IA
Living in Brookside
Bikeability85
Walkability92
Commute97
Public Transit77
Affordability100
Public Safety84
Airports35
Hospitals82
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.6kPopulation+1.9k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years57%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black3%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone24%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income-$6.4k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty
17 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector48%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van71%
Public transportation9%
Walked15%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$117kMedian Home Value-$16k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$614Median Monthly Rent-$42 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K37%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas80%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brookside
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Brookside
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump36%
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 Brookside
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado14
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brookside, Ames, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brookside, Ames, IA
Ames Christian School
1 miles, S
Sacred Heart School
13 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
13 miles, W
Woodward Academy
18 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Brookside, Ames, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brookside, Ames, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
1 miles, E
Story County Hospital
10 miles, E
Boone County Hospital
13 miles, W
Dallas County Hospital
28 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Brookside, Ames, IA
Des Moines International Airport
34 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
72 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
99 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
127 miles, W