Ames, France

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

533 Population 344/sq mi density

180 ft Elevation 55 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$22,723 median income, 11.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$103,000 home value, $515/mo rent

Ames, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,723

70% below

Home Value

$103,000

63% below

Median Rent

$515/mo

56% below

25.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

11.0%

206% above

0.1% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

217 sunny days/yr

Is Ames a Good Place to Live?

3.2 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ames residents earn a median household income of $22,723 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 32 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ames is $103,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $515/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Ames has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population533

Density344/mi²

Foreign Born0.4%

Economy

Median Income$22,723

Per Capita

Unemployment11.0%

Poverty0.1%

Housing

Home Value$103,000

Rent$515

Ownership

Housing Units213

Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days217/yr

Rain36.5 in/yr

Elevation180 ft