AMES STATISTICS
In 2015, Ames was named one of the “15 Cities That Have Done the Best Since the Recession” by Bloomberg Business and one of the top 25 “Best Places for STEM Grads.” Ames ranked No. 8 by Niche Ranking for “Best Towns for Millennials in America.” In 2019, Ames was named “Best College Town in America” by 24/7 Wall St. Additionally, USA Today named Ames as the healthiest city in America! These awards highlight the wonderful aspects of Ames that residents have enjoyed for years – friendly people, beautiful parks, great shopping, progressive schools, cultural and entertainment venues, quality healthcare, and recreational opportunities in every season. In 2015, the Ames Public Library celebrated its first anniversary in its expanded facility after an $18-million renovation that nearly doubled its size. A groundbreaking was held to mark the construction of a new, state-of-the-art $75-million water treatment plant, and the Ames Power Plant has converted from coal-produced electricity to cleaner natural gas. Throughout Ames, there is evidence of our growth. In addition to winning numerous awards for being a progressive, innovative, and exciting community, Ames has been recognized locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally for our schools, creativity, commitment to the environment, and numerous amenities. Ames and Iowa State together offer an unsurpassed quality of life.
Additional Recognitions
Best Places to Live Money, 2016
US Career Growth #1, SmartAsset, 2018
Best Performing Cities #11, Milken Institute, 2016
Top 10 Cities for Working Parents #2, WalletHub, 2017 Technology Community of the Year Technology Association of Iowa, 2017 Top 5 Small Metro Areas for Successful Aging NCOA, 2017 Best School District in the State #1, Niche, 2017 The 25 Best Cities for Entrepreneurs #8, Entrepreneur Magazine, 2017
Best Small Cities for New Grads Online Degrees, 2016
Top 10 Cities for Career Opportunities #8, SmartAsset, 2016 The Healthiest Cities in America #3, 24/7 Wall St., 2016 Iowa State University named “Best College in Iowa” Money, 2016 Best Small Cities for Making a Living MoneyGreek, 2016
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