Story
6.1
High score (8-10)
Ames (pop ~66,000) has Iowa State University at its core with 30,000-plus students, and the university's engineering, agriculture, and veterinary programs draw international students and faculty creating more demographic variety than almost anywhere in Iowa. Campustown has a real nightlife strip, and the combination of student energy and young professional population from the ISU Research Park means the social scene is functional by any standard. Being a well-traveled outsider is more of an asset here than in rural Iowa — the university culture rewards people with broader experience and perspective. Better than most Midwestern university towns proportionally because ISU dominates the city so completely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Story, Iowa?
$97k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Story, Iowa?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Story, Iowa?
41% men have degree
What's the average male height in Story, Iowa?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Story, Iowa?
Local women avg 30.0