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Ames, IA — ZIP 50013

Population: 4,211 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, tornado, winterWeather, hail, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.3°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
37.3°F
Annual precipitation
40.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Avg hospital rating
2.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
18
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,301
Average weekly wage
$1,122
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
141

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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