Ames
Ames has a population of 67,669 people; a published rent or housing observation of $1,023/month. Read each value with its source, scope and date.
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G01 Population Total67,669 peopleplace · Verified 2026-07-04Official source · ACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,023/monthplace · Verified 2026-07-04Independent source · ACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
G02 Rent Burden 30pct Share Pct50.24 %place · Verified 2026-07-04Independent source · ACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
G02 Median Home Value Usd277,400 USDplace · Verified 2026-07-04Independent source · ACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
G02 Owner Occupied Share Pct42.08 %place · Verified 2026-07-04Independent source · ACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct8.05 %place · Verified 2026-07-04Independent source · ACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-07-04
16 published facts
Climate and air quality
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 | 9.4 µg/m³ annual mean · 6 monitors | Official sourceEPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean Source-backed value | 2026-07-01 |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3 | 76.8 µg/m³ | Official sourceEPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean Source-backed value | 2026-07-01 |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3 | 76.8 µg/m³ | Official sourceEPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean Supplemental context | 2026-07-01 |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M3 | 9.3761 µg/m³ | Official sourceEPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean Source-backed value | 2026-07-01 |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M3 | 9.3761 µg/m³ | Official sourceEPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean Supplemental context | 2026-07-01 |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count | 6 monitors | Official sourceEPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean Source-backed value | 2026-07-01 |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count | 6 monitors | Official sourceEPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean Supplemental context | 2026-07-01 |
| G11 Annual Precipitation Mm | 782.4 mm | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Annual Precipitation Mm | 782.4 mm | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Supplemental context | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Climate | 10.8 °C annual mean · 22.4 °C July high · -4.4 °C January low · 782 mm precipitation | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Max Temp C Jul | 22.44 °C | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Max Temp C Jul | 22.44 °C | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Supplemental context | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Mean Annual Temp C | 10.82 °C | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Mean Annual Temp C | 10.82 °C | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Supplemental context | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Min Temp C Jan | -4.41 °C | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Min Temp C Jan | -4.41 °C | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Supplemental context | 2026-06-30 |
10 published facts
Cost Living
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G05 Foreign Born Share Pct | 11.65 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct | 3.9 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G05 Non Citizen Share Pct | 7.75 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G08 Reporting Agency Count | 1 agencies | Official sourceFBI CDE/UCR crime statistics Source-backed value | 2026-07-01 |
| G09 Ntd Agency Count | 2 agencies | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022 | 3,674,049 trips | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 2022 | 58 vehicles | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Total Workers 16plus | 37,081 workers | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Work From Home Share Pct | 12.11 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct | 70.03 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
5 published facts
Family and education
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct | 65.75 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct | 97.88 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G07 School Count | 15 schools | Independent sourceNCES CCD public school count Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G07 School Count | 15 schools | Official sourceNCES CCD public school count Supplemental context | 2026-06-30 |
| G07 School Enrollment Share Pct | 52.26 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
6 published facts
Healthcare
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct | 64.88 % | Independent sourceCDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G06 Mammography Screening Pct | 78.3 % | Independent sourceCDC mammography screening rate Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio | 1 ratio | Independent sourceHRSA mental health provider ratio Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G06 Physicians Per 100k | 23 per_100k_people | Independent sourceHRSA mental health provider ratio Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate | 2,402 per_100k_people | Independent sourceHRSA mental health provider ratio Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G06 Uninsured Share Pct | 4.43 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
6 published facts
Housing and living costs
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G02 Median Gross Rent Usd | $1,023/month | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G02 Median Home Value Usd | 277,400 USD | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G02 Owner Occupied Share Pct | 42.08 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G02 Rent Burden 30pct Share Pct | 50.24 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G02 Vacancy Rate Pct | 8.05 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G08 Property Crime Rate Per 100k | 1,716.08 per 100k people | Official sourceFBI CDE/UCR crime statistics Source-backed value | 2026-07-01 |
2 published facts
Population and city profile
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G01 Population Total | 67,669 people | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Ntd Service Area Population | 54,445 people | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
7 published facts
Mobility and administration
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G05 Commute | 15.6 minutes | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct | 1.71 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct | 92.82 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Transit Commute Share Pct | 5.51 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Transport | Bicycle Pct Workers: 1.71 · N Ntd Agencies In Place: 2 · Ntd Service Area Pop: 54,445 · Ntd Total Upt 2022: 3,674,049 · Ntd Total Voms 2022: 58 · Total Workers 16plus: 37,081 · Transit Pct Workers: 5.51 · Walk Pct Workers: 10.16 · Wfh Pct Workers: 12.11 various | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Walk Commute Share Pct | 10.16 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G10 Broadband | Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct: 65.14 · Broadband Subscription Pct: 74.23 · Cellular Data Plan Pct: 70.03 · Internet Without Subscription Pct: 22.81 · No Internet Pct: 2.87 · Satellite Pct: 4.8 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
2 published facts
Safety
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G08 Crime | Agency Count: 1 · Property Rate Per 100k: 1,716.08 · Total Arrests: Not stated · Violent Rate Per 100k: 197.84 various | Official sourceFBI CDE/UCR crime statistics Source-backed value | 2026-07-01 |
| G08 Violent Crime Rate Per 100k | 197.84 per 100k people | Official sourceFBI CDE/UCR crime statistics Source-backed value | 2026-07-01 |
7 published facts
Work and income
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G03 Labour | 66.22 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G03 Median Household Income Usd | 60,991 USD_per_year | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct | 65.14 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G10 Broadband Subscription Pct | 74.23 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct | 22.81 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G10 No Internet Pct | 2.87 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G10 Satellite Internet Pct | 4.8 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
Sources
ACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)Official source · Checked 2026-07-15ACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)Independent source · Checked 2026-07-15FBI CDE/UCR crime statisticsOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-15EPA AirData PM2.5 annual meanOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-15NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normalsOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-15CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverageIndependent source · Checked 2026-07-15
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