Ames, NY
Living in Ames
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute26
Public Transit1
Affordability87
Public Safety96
Airports20
Hospitals7
Colleges96
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
185Population+24 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-8 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
81%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate26%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$89kMedian Household Income+$24k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K24%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K19%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector77%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office29%
Service3%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Housing
$92kMedian Home Value-$6.1k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$166 (2010–19)
92%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19791%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier82%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K8%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke13%
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene71%
LP gas6%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ames
United States45
New York39
Montgomery County16
Property Crime in Ames
United States48
New York28
Montgomery County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Feb | 24 | 2 | 17 |
| Mar | 32 | 3 | 15 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| Dec | 27 | 3 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ames
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding75
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ames, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ames, NY
Faith Bible Academy
8 miles, SE
Millcreek School
9 miles, N
Shady Lane School
11 miles, NE
Victory Christian Academy
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Ames, NY
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ames, NY
Cobleskill Regional Hospital
12 miles, SE
Little Falls Hospital
19 miles, NW
Bassett Healthcare
19 miles, SW
Nathan Littauer Hospital
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Ames, NY
Albany International Airport
41 miles, E
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
78 miles, W
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
83 miles, SW
New York Stewart International Airport
96 miles, S