What are the schools like in Ames, KS?

School district data for Ames is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ames?

The median household income in Ames, KS is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Ames, KS?

Ames has an average high temperature of 38.7°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.7 inches.

Ames, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ames, KS affordable or expensive?

Ames has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ames, KS?

Ames has a violent crime rate of 295.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 603.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ames, KS a Good Place to Live?

Ames is a small town of 0 in Kansas, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Ames's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ames is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ames city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Ames metro area.

Metric	Ames, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	N/A	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ames's violent crime rate is 295.9 per 100,000 residents — 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

295.9 /100k

Property Crime

603.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ames, KS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ames sees average highs of 38.7°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 31.0 inches of annual precipitation and 16.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ames, KS
Average High — January	38.7°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	31.0"
Annual Snowfall	16.7"

Demographics

Metric	Ames, KS	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clyde, KS 3 mi Vining, KS 8 mi Clifton, KS 9 mi Aurora, KS 9 mi Agenda, KS 10 mi

Ames vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames, KS affordable or expensive?

Ames has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Ames, KS?

Ames's violent crime rate is 295.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 603.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ames?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ames, KS a good place to live?

Ames, KS has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ames?

Ames averages 38.7°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.0 inches with about 16.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ames?

The population of Ames, Kansas is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ames?

Key numbers for living in Ames: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ames side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.