Ames, IA

Iowa · Story County · Ames Metro

Ames is a mid-size city in Iowa with a population of 66,112. Residents earn $60,102 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0

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66,112 Population 2,344/sq mi density

$60,102 Median Income $33,314 per capita

$263,800 Home Value $269,519 Zillow

$1,040 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

198 Violent Crime/100K 1,716 property/100K

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Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

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Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$60,102 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$263,800 home value, $1,040/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

198 violent crimes/100K (48% below avg)

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Education

5.0 / 5.0

63.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Haunted Places Near Ames, IA

2 reported haunted locations found near Ames, IA.

Name	Description
Iowa State University	C. Y. Stephens Auditorium - The auditorium is haunted by the benevolent ghost of C. Y. Stephens. He is especially present in the basement tunnels that run between the auditorium and the coliseum and Fisher Building. Cold drafts and footsteps are among the ways he makes himself known. He can also be seen from the stage sitting in the back right corner of the third balcony whenever the house lights are on and the stage lights are low. His presence is thought of, at least by dancers in the annua...
Iowa State University	Memorial Union Hall - pays tribute to graduates of Iowa State that died in various wars. There is a low, eerie moan that can constantly be heard in this hall. No one can figure out any logical reasons for this moan (and the college is flooded with engineering and architectural majors). Rumor has it that the moan is the voice of the only woman to graduate from ISU and die in WWI.

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Iowa State University

C. Y. Stephens Auditorium - The auditorium is haunted by the benevolent ghost of C. Y. Stephens. He is especially present in the basement tunnels that run between the auditorium and the coliseum and Fisher Building. Cold drafts and footsteps are among the ways he makes himself known. He can also be seen from the stage sitting in the back right corner of the third balcony whenever the house lights are on and the stage lights are low. His presence is thought of, at least by dancers in the annua...

Iowa State University

Memorial Union Hall - pays tribute to graduates of Iowa State that died in various wars. There is a low, eerie moan that can constantly be heard in this hall. No one can figure out any logical reasons for this moan (and the college is flooded with engineering and architectural majors). Rumor has it that the moan is the voice of the only woman to graduate from ISU and die in WWI.

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