Ames, Iowa
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City Overview
As of 2009, Ames's population is 54,745 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.63 percent.
The median home cost in Ames is $159,270. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.60 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Ames's cost of living is 14.88% Lower than the U.S. average.
Ames public schools spend $6,335 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 20 students per teacher in Ames.
The unemployment rate in Ames is 3.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. Ames jobs have Increased by 1.10 percent.
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People
The 2009 Ames, IA, population is 54,745. There are 2,388 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Ames, IA
The median age is 26.9. The US median is 37.6. 40.05% of people in Ames, IA, are married. 4.57% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.3 people. 18.76% of people are married, with children. 3.94% have children, but are single.
Race in Ames, IA
85.42% of people are white, 2.60% are black, 9.73% are asian, 0.13% are native american, and 2.23% claim 'Other'.
1.98% of the people in Ames, IA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.02% are non-hispanic).
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Best college town!: I loved my experience in Ames, IA during my 4 years of college. I miss living there, and while my experience might be different from that of regular residents, I think... (read more)Not a very culturally diverse college town: As far as college towns go, Ames is far less diverse than most. Largely due to it being Iowa, a state known for being overwhelmingly white. There are a handful of... (read more)Iowa Michelel Ames: Of course I did not put the right town in. What outsider needs any more bull____? yes, I think Iowa needs to change the signs they have when you enter their state to... (read more)Have an opinion about Ames? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ames Click Here
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Health
There are 187 physicians per 100,000 population in Ames, IA. The US average is 170.
Ames, IA Health Index
Air quality in Ames, IA is 54 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Ames, IA is 61 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 99 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Diversity in Ames: One thing I really liked about growing up in Ames is the cultural diversity that can be found because of the university. You can meet people from all over the world who... (read more)Alum of Iowa State: I graduated from Iowa State in 2003 and I have to say, I miss Ames terribly. I'm afraid I don't know much about the education system (except for Iowa State, which is... (read more)Reply Education: Yes, it is a sad thing about the elementary schools closing. I grew up in Ames and went to Roosevelt Elementary, which is one of the schools that closed. Roosevelt had... (read more)Have an opinion about Ames? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ames Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Ames, IA, is 3.00%, with job growth of 1.10%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 39.20%.
Ames, IA Taxes
Ames, IA,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 6.68%.
Ames, IA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $21,382, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $41,397.
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Best college town!: I loved my experience in Ames, IA during my 4 years of college. I miss living there, and while my experience might be different from that of regular residents, I think... (read more)Not a very culturally diverse college town: As far as college towns go, Ames is far less diverse than most. Largely due to it being Iowa, a state known for being overwhelmingly white. There are a handful of... (read more)Cornerstone Church is a vibrant church!: When I moved to small Ames, Iowa in 2004, I wondered if I could find an alive, growing christian church. I moved from London, England, a huge metropolitan capital city.... (read more)Have an opinion about Ames? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ames Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 3.00% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | 1.10% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 39.20% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.68% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $21,382 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $41,397 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 16.97% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.39% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.30% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.19% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.99% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.11% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.45% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.31% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.02% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.28% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.74% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 37.34% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.09% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 24.55% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.09% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 4.72% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 6.46% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Ames, IA, is $159,270. Home appreciation is -3.60% over the last year. The median age of Ames, IA, real estate is 29 years.
Ames, IA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 50.30% of the Ames, IA, population. 3.68% of houses and apartments in Ames, IA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Iowa Michelel Ames: Of course I did not put the right town in. What outsider needs any more bull____? yes, I think Iowa needs to change the signs they have when you enter their state to... (read more)Best college town!: I loved my experience in Ames, IA during my 4 years of college. I miss living there, and while my experience might be different from that of regular residents, I think... (read more)Not a very culturally diverse college town: As far as college towns go, Ames is far less diverse than most. Largely due to it being Iowa, a state known for being overwhelmingly white. There are a handful of... (read more)Have an opinion about Ames? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ames Click Here
| Median Home Age | 29 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $159,270 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.60% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 46.14% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.68% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 50.30% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $13.32 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.66% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 2.10% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.56% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 2.52% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 7.60% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 33.36% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 24.28% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 18.54% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 4.17% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.22% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.86% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.00% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 15.82% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 9.21% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 7.04% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 10.25% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 19.11% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 14.21% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 9.27% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 4.61% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 10.47% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Ames, IA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Ames, IA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 4. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Iowa Michelel Ames: Of course I did not put the right town in. What outsider needs any more bull____? yes, I think Iowa needs to change the signs they have when you enter their state to... (read more)Best college town!: I loved my experience in Ames, IA during my 4 years of college. I miss living there, and while my experience might be different from that of regular residents, I think... (read more)Not a very culturally diverse college town: As far as college towns go, Ames is far less diverse than most. Largely due to it being Iowa, a state known for being overwhelmingly white. There are a handful of... (read more)Have an opinion about Ames? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ames Click Here
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Climate
Ames, IA, gets 31 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 28 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 90.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Ames, IA. The July high is around 86 degrees. The January low is 10. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 44 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Best college town!: I loved my experience in Ames, IA during my 4 years of college. I miss living there, and while my experience might be different from that of regular residents, I think... (read more)Not a very culturally diverse college town: As far as college towns go, Ames is far less diverse than most. Largely due to it being Iowa, a state known for being overwhelmingly white. There are a handful of... (read more)Cornerstone Church is a vibrant church!: When I moved to small Ames, Iowa in 2004, I wondered if I could find an alive, growing christian church. I moved from London, England, a huge metropolitan capital city.... (read more)Have an opinion about Ames? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ames Click Here
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Education
Ames, IA, schools spend $6,335 per student. There are 20 pupils per teacher, 267 students per librarian, and 361 children per counselor in Ames, IA schools.
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Cornerstone Church is a vibrant church!: When I moved to small Ames, Iowa in 2004, I wondered if I could find an alive, growing christian church. I moved from London, England, a huge metropolitan capital city.... (read more)Diversity in Ames: One thing I really liked about growing up in Ames is the cultural diversity that can be found because of the university. You can meet people from all over the world who... (read more)Alum of Iowa State: I graduated from Iowa State in 2003 and I have to say, I miss Ames terribly. I'm afraid I don't know much about the education system (except for Iowa State, which is... (read more)Have an opinion about Ames? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ames Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Ames, IA, takes 17 minutes. 67% of commuters drive their own car alone. 9% carpool with others. 6% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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Best college town!: I loved my experience in Ames, IA during my 4 years of college. I miss living there, and while my experience might be different from that of regular residents, I think... (read more)Not a very culturally diverse college town: As far as college towns go, Ames is far less diverse than most. Largely due to it being Iowa, a state known for being overwhelmingly white. There are a handful of... (read more)Cornerstone Church is a vibrant church!: When I moved to small Ames, Iowa in 2004, I wondered if I could find an alive, growing christian church. I moved from London, England, a huge metropolitan capital city.... (read more)Have an opinion about Ames? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ames Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Ames, IA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Ames, IA is more expensive.
Overall, Ames, IA cost of living is 85.12.
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Iowa Michelel Ames: Of course I did not put the right town in. What outsider needs any more bull____? yes, I think Iowa needs to change the signs they have when you enter their state to... (read more)Best college town!: I loved my experience in Ames, IA during my 4 years of college. I miss living there, and while my experience might be different from that of regular residents, I think... (read more)Not a very culturally diverse college town: As far as college towns go, Ames is far less diverse than most. Largely due to it being Iowa, a state known for being overwhelmingly white. There are a handful of... (read more)Have an opinion about Ames? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ames Click Here
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50.97% of the people in Ames, IA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 11.60% are Catholic; 30.03% are Protestant; 0.98% are LDS; 7.22% are another Christian faith; 0.88% in Ames, IA are Jewish; 0.06% are an eastern faith; 0.20% affilitates with Islam.
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Cornerstone Church is a vibrant church!: When I moved to small Ames, Iowa in 2004, I wondered if I could find an alive, growing christian church. I moved from London, England, a huge metropolitan capital city.... (read more)Diversity in Ames: One thing I really liked about growing up in Ames is the cultural diversity that can be found because of the university. You can meet people from all over the world who... (read more)Alum of Iowa State: I graduated from Iowa State in 2003 and I have to say, I miss Ames terribly. I'm afraid I don't know much about the education system (except for Iowa State, which is... (read more)Have an opinion about Ames? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ames Click Here
| Percent Religious | 50.97% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 11.60% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 30.03% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.98% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.53% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.52% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.91% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 16.23% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 7.98% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.87% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 7.22% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.88% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.20% | 0.54% |
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52.17% of the people in Ames, IA are registered as Democrats. 46.63% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.20%.
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Iowa Michelel Ames: Of course I did not put the right town in. What outsider needs any more bull____? yes, I think Iowa needs to change the signs they have when you enter their state to... (read more)Best college town!: I loved my experience in Ames, IA during my 4 years of college. I miss living there, and while my experience might be different from that of regular residents, I think... (read more)Not a very culturally diverse college town: As far as college towns go, Ames is far less diverse than most. Largely due to it being Iowa, a state known for being overwhelmingly white. There are a handful of... (read more)Have an opinion about Ames? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ames Click Here
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