Ames, TX
Living in Ames
Bikeability66
Walkability10
Commute31
Public Transit8
Affordability70
Public Safety77
Airports70
Hospitals44
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.4kPopulation+509 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black82%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial5%
Other3%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$26kMedian Household Income-$11k (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty-20% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office22%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Housing
$64kMedian Home Value-$100 (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$726Median Monthly Rent+$422 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later21%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity77%
LP gas5%
Utility gas17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ames
United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Liberty County36
Property Crime in Ames
United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Liberty County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ames
Inland Flooding62
Tornado25
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ames, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ames, TX
Preschool Weekday Ministries
9 miles, W
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
21 miles, SW
4 Our Kids Learning Academy
22 miles, SW
Grace Academy
22 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Ames, TX
University of Houston-Clear Lake
39 miles, SW
Lamar University
40 miles, E
University of Houston-Downtown
42 miles, SW
University of Houston
43 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ames, TX
Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center
4 miles, NW
Bayside Community Hospital
20 miles, S
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital
24 miles, SW
Altus Baytown Hospital
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Ames, TX
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
36 miles, W
William P Hobby Airport
43 miles, SW
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
43 miles, E
Lake Charles Regional Airport
91 miles, E