Ames, IA
Living in Ames
Bikeability83
Walkability89
Commute95
Public Transit76
Affordability75
Public Safety80
Airports35
Hospitals81
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
66kPopulation+8.7k (2010–19)
23 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
63%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
41%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years58%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian11%
Black3%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate12%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree29%
Households
Family household41%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone28%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$7.8k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
61%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector57%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van74%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Walked9%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$206kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$846Median Monthly Rent+$211 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ames
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Ames
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump32%
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 Ames
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding29
Tornado15
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ames, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ames, IA
Ames Christian School
1 miles, S
Sacred Heart School
13 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
14 miles, W
Woodward Academy
18 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Ames, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ames, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Story County Hospital
10 miles, E
Boone County Hospital
13 miles, W
Dallas County Hospital
28 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Ames, IA
Des Moines International Airport
34 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
72 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
99 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
128 miles, W