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Ames, OK

Ames, OK.

Population: 518 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ames, OK is $180,486 — up 12.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $258,000 after a median 296 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$180,486

Median home value

+12.7%

1-year change

296

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$180,486
1-year appreciation
+12.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.0%
5-year appreciation
+34.0%
10-year appreciation
+54.7%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$180,486
House Price Index (state)
387.4 (+1.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$258,000
Median list price
$155,000
Median price per sqft
$111
Median days on market
296 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
93.8%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$700/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$916/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,238/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,531/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 85% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
33.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Johnson Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Vance Air Force Base (END) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
INTEGRIS HEALTH ENID HOSPITAL, ST MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MERCY HOSPITAL WATONGA, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-7 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
36.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.6%
Median annual property tax
$830
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
65.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,651
Average weekly wage
$1,036
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Health Care, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AmesState medianUS median
Median home value$180,486$185,598$288,527
Median sale price$258,000$213,750$325,000
Median days on market296 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$830$830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Ames, OK?
$180,486.
What is the median sale price in Ames, OK?
$258,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ames, OK?
Median days on market: 296 days.
What is typical rent in Ames, OK?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $916/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ames, OK?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, drought, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Ames, OK?
Risk to homes is higher than 85% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ames, OK?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ames, OK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Ames, OK?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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