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Ames, Nebraska

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Population in 2010: 24.
Males: 14  (58.3%)
Females: 10  (41.7%)
Median resident age:

44.5 years
Nebraska median age:

42.2 years

Zip code: 68621

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,814
Ames:

$64,814
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,034

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $190,916
Ames:

$190,916
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $227,126; detached houses: $234,185; townhouses or other attached units: $241,443; in 2-unit structures: $93,801; mobile homes: $26,998
March 2022 cost of living index in Ames: 74.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Ames, NE (2010)
    • 2291.7%White alone
    • 14.2%Black alone
    • 14.2%Two or more races



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Ames, Nebraska as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ames is 27 to 1.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1229 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Omaha, NE (34.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (462.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cedar Bluffs, NE (2.0 miles ),
Inglewood, NE (2.6 miles ),
Fremont, NE (2.6 miles ),
Morse Bluff, NE (2.7 miles),
North Bend, NE (2.9 miles ),
Nickerson, NE (3.1 miles ),
Colon, NE (3.3 miles),
Hooper, NE (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 41.45 N, Longitude: 96.62 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 402

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Nebraska:

2.2%

Tornado activity:

Ames-area historical tornado activity is near Nebraska state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 34.2 miles away from the Ames place center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/13/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.2 miles away from the place center injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ames-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 316% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 348.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 147.9 miles away from Ames center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 213.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 409.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 237.5 miles away from Ames center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 294.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dodge County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 4, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Ames:

  • ARBOR MANOR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FREMONT, NE)
  • FREMONT AREA MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; FREMONT, NE)
  • FREMONT AREA MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; FREMONT, NE)
  • FREMONT AREA MED CTR HOSPICE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; FREMONT, NE)
  • NYE LEGACY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FREMONT, NE)
  • DODGE COUNTY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; FREMONT, NE)
  • NYE POINTE HEALTH AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FREMONT, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ames:

  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 35 miles; Omaha, NE; Full-time enrollment: 12,073)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 36 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 37 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Creighton University (about 38 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • Bellevue University (about 43 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 43 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 44 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)

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Dodge County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

66.7%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.1%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ames, NE (based on Dodge County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant8,71722
Evangelical Protestant7,09524
Catholic1,6985
Other7083
None18,473-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Dodge County:

2.23 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Dodge County:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 28
Here:

7.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.5%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Dodge County:

29.9%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.7%
State:

12.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Ames:

  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KHUB (1340 AM; 0 kW; FREMONT, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ames:

  • KFMT-FM (105.5 FM; FREMONT, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIWR (89.7 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KLTQ (101.9 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGBI-FM (100.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KKYY (101.3 FM; WHITING, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KZKX (96.9 FM; SEWARD, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVNO (90.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIV. OF NEBRASKA)
  • KWPN-FM (107.9 FM; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBLR-FM (97.3 FM; BLAIR, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ames:

  • K21ES (Channel 21; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • K54EU (Channel 54; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • K48FF (Channel 48; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • K53GH (Channel 53; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: MARY E. HARDERS)
  • K40FH (Channel 46; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • K28EN (Channel 28; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • K28FS (Channel 28; FREMONT & OMAHA, NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • K47FK (Channel 39; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • K49FP (Channel 49; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K52EX (Channel 52; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K50EG (Channel 50; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • K55HX (Channel 55; COLUMBUS/FREMONT, NE; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • KVSS-LP (Channel 67; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KLKN (Channel 8; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)

Ames fatal accident list:

Aug 16, 1978 03:10 PM, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Dec 7, 1976 02:40 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 7, 1975 02:40 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 79ft / 23.7mTotal length
  • 16,575Total average daily traffic
  • 1,848Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,865Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Ames, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 51960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ames, NE

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 1 Mi N & 1/2 Mi E (Lat: 41.466389 Lon: -96.612528), Call Sign: KQB880, Licensee ID: L00611595,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.975 MHz, Grant Date: 12/24/2002, Expiration Date: 12/31/2012, Cancellation Date: 03/02/2013, Registrant: Poulas, James L:poulas, James, 1620 County Rd T, Ames, NE 68621

  • Se 1/4 Sec 7-18-7 (Lat: 41.541667 Lon: -96.658639), Call Sign: WNAS643, Licensee ID: L00062533,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.390 MHz, Grant Date: 09/01/1999, Expiration Date: 11/13/2004, Cancellation Date: 01/15/2005, Registrant: Valmont Industries Inc, Hwy 275, Valley, NE 68064, Phone: (402) 359-2201

  • Lat: 41.470833 Lon: -96.652806, Call Sign: WPUY243,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.870 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2012, Expiration Date: 05/24/2022, Cancellation Date: 07/30/2022, Certifier: Justin Taylor, Registrant: Taylor Farms General Partnership, 1969 Co Rd 14 Blvd, Ames, NE 68621, Phone: (402) 652-8111, Email:

  • MP 46.7, Mp 46.7, Columbus Sub (Lat: 41.452278 Lon: -96.633806), Type: Bant, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WRKT431,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.740 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/2021, Expiration Date: 02/09/2031, Certifier: Thomas J Mcgovern, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:

  • Lat: 41.470833 Lon: -96.652806, Call Sign: WRXC925,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.870 MHz, Grant Date: 04/27/2023, Expiration Date: 04/27/2033, Certifier: Justin Taylor, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, Maple Hill Approx 9 Mi Nw Of (Lat: 41.546667 Lon: -96.690583), Overall height: 53.3 m, Call Sign: WNTQ957,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.143 MHz, 952.143 MHz, Grant Date: 01/20/2018, Expiration Date: 02/10/2028, Cancellation Date: 05/24/2022, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 233-3179, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: K0HTO, Grant Date: 03/07/1989, Expiration Date: 03/07/1999, Cancellation Date: 03/08/2001, Registrant: Russell E Hagenbucher, Rr 1 Box 24, Ames, NE 68621

  • Call Sign: KA0TJC, Grant Date: 07/11/1995, Expiration Date: 07/11/2005, Cancellation Date: 07/12/2007, Registrant: Tina M Dix, Rt 4 Box 86, Ames, NE 68621-9709

  • Call Sign: KD0BDN, Licensee ID: L01303380, Grant Date: 06/15/2017, Expiration Date: 07/11/2027, Certifier: Patricia J Holeman, Registrant: Patricia J Holeman, 7055 W Hwy 30, Ames, NE 68621-2147




Ames compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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