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(Major)Collins-Maxwell Community School District
Nevada Community School District
North Polk Community School District
see rank
| Population | 7,226 (2010), see rank |
| House Units | 2,915, see rank |
| Race | Whites:96.9%, Hispanics:1.9%, Blacks:0.7%, Asians:0.4%, Others:2.1% |
| Population Density: | 103.72/sq mi, see rank |
| Median Household Income: | $66,864, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $157,500, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 69.46 sq mi, see rank |
| Water Area: | 0.21 sq mi (0.30%), see rank |
| State: | Iowa |
| Area: | Ames, IA |
| County: | Story County |
| School District: | Ballard Community School District (Major) Collins-Maxwell Community School District Nevada Community School District North Polk Community School District see rank |