Ames Community School District, IA
Living in Ames CSD
Bikeability83
Walkability89
Commute96
Public Transit76
Affordability77
Public Safety80
Airports35
Hospitals81
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
62kPopulation+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
$46kMedian 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
$195kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$843Median 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
Ames Christian School
1 miles, SW
Sacred Heart School
14 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
14 miles, W
Woodward Academy
18 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Ames Community School District, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ames Community School District, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
1 miles, N
Story County Hospital
9 miles, E
Boone County Hospital
14 miles, W
Dallas County Hospital
28 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Ames Community School District, IA
Des Moines International Airport
33 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
73 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
98 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
127 miles, W