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OK area data

Ames, OK

Ames, OK.

Population: 518 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$174,553
1-year appreciation
+12.0%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+32.4%
10-year appreciation
+51.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$174,553
House Price Index
387.2 (+3.0% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, coldWave, drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
32.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Johnson Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Vance Air Force Base (END) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-7 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Median annual property tax
$830
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
65.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,758
Average weekly wage
$894
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Health Care, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

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