Story City, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
3,363 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,558 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$205,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$675 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$825 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Story County
2
Ames Metro Area
3
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Story County
3
Ames Metro Area
3
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 18
Feb 1 6 23
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 1 8 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 28, IA State House District 55, IA
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Schools

Roland-Story High School
<1 miles, N • 5 star
Roland-Story Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Roland-Story Middle School
5 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Gilbert Middle School
6 miles, SW • 5 star
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Colleges

Iowa State University
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
PCI Academy-Ames
13 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Ellsworth Community College
29 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mary Greeley Medical Center
11 miles, SW • 5 star
Boone County Hospital
17 miles, W • 4.1 star
Van Diest Medical Center
22 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
45 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
66 miles, E • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
98 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Rochester International Airport
131 miles, NE • 1 star
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