Ames

Story County, Iowa

Population 100K |Median income $69,685 |2 hospitals

Population

100,466

Story County

Median Income

$69,685

+3% vs avg

Median Home Value

$258,700

+14% vs avg

Median Age

26.9

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

100K+11%

Median Income

$69,685+38%

Median Home Value

$258,700+59%

Poverty Rate

18.2%-13%

Unemployment

4.8%-23%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,018/mo

Poverty Rate

18.2% +28% vs avg

Unemployment 4.8%

Bachelor's Degree+ 54.8%

Work From Home 11.8%

Public Transit 3.9%

Population

White 82.4%

Asian 6.6%

Two or More Ethnicities 3%

African American 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity

30.8%

Short Sleep Duration

27.1%

High Blood Pressure

26.4%

Binge Drinking

23.9%

Physical Inactivity

20.1%

Frequent Mental Distress

17.1%

Current Smoking

11.1%

Frequent Physical Distress

10.1%

Current Asthma

9.7%

Diabetes

8.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 71%

Annual Checkup 74.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance

6.1%

Coronary Heart Disease

4.7%

Stroke

2.3%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

4/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER

AMES · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Ames Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago

Weather Warnings high

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle Threatens Eastern Top End with Category 3 Winds

BOM · 1h ago

Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Carpentaria District Due to Abnormally High Tides

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Ames, IA? ▼

Ames, IA has a population of 100,466 people, located in Story County, Iowa.

What is the median household income in Ames? ▼

The median household income in Ames, IA is $69,685 per year. The poverty rate is 18.2%.

What is the median home value in Ames? ▼

The median home value in Ames, IA is $258,700. Median rent is $1,018/month.

What are the top health concerns in Ames? ▼

The top health indicators in Ames include Obesity (30.8%), Short Sleep Duration (27.1%), High Blood Pressure (26.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Ames? ▼

Ames has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Ames? ▼

The median age in Ames, IA is 26.9 years. 54.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Ames, IA is located in Story County, Iowa. With a population of 100K and a median household income of $69,685, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Ames area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

How Product Recalls Work

CPSC, FDA & NHTSA recall process explained

Understanding Weather Alerts

Watch vs warning vs advisory explained

Earthquake Magnitude Explained

What the numbers mean & when to act

All safety guides →

Explore More Data

Schools in Iowa

School ratings, test scores & enrollment → PlainSchools

Crime Rates in Iowa

FBI UCR crime statistics by city → PlainCrime

Rental Data in Iowa

HUD fair market rents & vacancy rates → PlainRent

Cost of Living in Iowa

BEA price parities & Census economics → PlainCost

ZIP Code Data in Iowa

Demographics & economics by ZIP code → PlainZIP

Nearby Cities 8

Boone, IA 13K Ankeny, IA 57K Johnston, IA 21K Grimes, IA 11K Altoona, IA 17K Urbandale, IA 44K Des Moines, IA 214K Clive, IA 15K

All cities in Iowa → Browse all cities

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Story County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.