Quality of Life and Culture in Ames, OK - PlaceVista

Ames, OK B

Population: 232

Home Price: $69,200

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Overview

Ames is a village in the state of Oklahoma with a population of 232. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Ames has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 35.1 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Ames, OK

Employment and Income	Ames	Oklahoma	United States
Per Capita Income	$26,010	$25,262	$32,693
Median Household Income	$50,625	$49,989	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	6.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	20.3%	14.8%	10.5%

Age	Ames	Oklahoma	United States
Median Age	35.0	41.2	42.3

Gender	Ames	Oklahoma	United States
Male	51.7%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	48.3%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	Ames	Oklahoma	United States
White	93.5%	69.4%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	3.3%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	14.0%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.5%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	6.5%	2.2%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	10.5%	5.2%

Housing Information	Ames	Oklahoma	United States
Median Home Price	$69,200	$98,223	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent		$501	$801
Family Households	32.3%	32.3%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	24.0%	24.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	89.6%	74.5%	72.9%
Renters	10.4%	25.5%	27.1%

Education	Ames	Oklahoma	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	12.8%	10.3%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	34.0%	34.0%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	20.6%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	9.2%	7.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	14.9%	10.9%	15.0%

Proficiency	Ames	Oklahoma	United States
Mathematics	NA%	30.5%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	31.8%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Ames	Oklahoma	United States
Murder	NA	3.2	3.0
Rape	NA	36.6	38.0
Robbery	NA	16.8	40.7
Assault	NA	196.6	188.5

Property Crime	Ames	Oklahoma	United States
Burglary	NA	503.2	336.1
Theft	NA	1181.3	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	197.6	167.1
Arson	NA	17.4	10.5

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