South Campus Area, Ames, IA
Living in South Campus Area
Bikeability87
Walkability99
Commute100
Public Transit77
Affordability100
Public Safety76
Airports36
Hospitals80
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
22 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
24%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years1%
15 to 34 years91%
35 to 54 years5%
55 to 74 years3%
75 years and over<1%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household24%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone44%
Economy
$24kMedian Household Income+$8.1k (2010–19)
49%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector48%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van56%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Walked28%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$53kMedian Home Value+$3.6k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$470Median Monthly Rent-$38 (2010–19)
18%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached30%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K35%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
LP gas5%
Utility gas48%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in South Campus Area
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in South Campus Area
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump28%
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 South Campus Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado14
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Campus Area, Ames, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Campus Area, Ames, IA
Ames Christian School
1 miles, E
Sacred Heart School
13 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
13 miles, W
Woodward Academy
17 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near South Campus Area, Ames, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Campus Area, Ames, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Story County Hospital
11 miles, E
Boone County Hospital
12 miles, W
Dallas County Hospital
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near South Campus Area, Ames, IA
Des Moines International Airport
33 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
74 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
100 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
126 miles, W