Ames Community School District, IA

Living in Ames CSD

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Bikeability 83
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Walkability 89
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 70
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Schools 98
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Residents

62k Population +7.3k (2010–19)
23  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
62% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
39% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years60%
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 College24%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree29%

Households

Family household39%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone29%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$7.4k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
60% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector57%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van74%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation10%
Walked9%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$195k Median Home Value +$32k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$843 Median Monthly Rent +$208 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached39%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ames CSD

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17

Property Crime in Ames CSD

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 CSD

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding29
Tornado15
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ames Community School District, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ames Community School District, IA

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Ames Christian School
1 miles, SW
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Sacred Heart School
14 miles, W
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Woodward Academy
18 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Ames Community School District, IA

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Grand View University
27 miles, S
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Drake University
29 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ames Community School District, IA

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Boone County Hospital
14 miles, W
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Dallas County Hospital
28 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Ames Community School District, IA

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Eppley Airfield
127 miles, W