Ames Township, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,105 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,396 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$272,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$511 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,042 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Athens County
2
Athens Urban Area
2
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Athens County
3
Athens Urban Area
3
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 30
Feb 3 5 33
Mar 3 2 41
Apr 3 1 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 57% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (58%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, OH State Senate District 30, OH State House District 94, OH
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Schools

Amesville Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Trimble Junior High
6 miles, N • 2.3 star
Trimble Elementary School
6 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Ohio University-Main Campus
8 miles, W • 2.3 star
Hocking College
12 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Ohio Valley University
25 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Ohiohealth O'BLENESS Hospital
8 miles, W • 3.2 star
Camden Clark Medical Center
25 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
25 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Rickenbacker International Airport
57 miles, NW • 1 star
Yeager Airport
74 miles, S • 1.4 star
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