Where is Ames in the US?
Ames, city, Story county, central Iowa, U.S., on the South Skunk River, about 30 miles (50 km) north of Des Moines.
Is Ames IA a good place to live?
Ames has been listed at No. 15 on this year's Top 100 Best Places to Live, according to Livability.com. It's the top-ranking Iowa community on the list, with Iowa City at No. 20, Des Moines at 83 and Cedar Rapids at 94.
What is it like living in Ames Iowa?
Ames is in Story County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Ames offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Ames there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Ames and residents tend to lean conservative.