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Ames, Oklahoma

town · Major County

At a glance

220
Population
$95,900
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$170,588
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$49,231
Median household income
37% below U.S. median
25.9 min
Average commute
95.5%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing51% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost7% below
For business: Oklahoma is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college46 mi
Nearest community college52 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates88.5%
College graduates15.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the central economic development agency for Oklahoma, working to create an environment that promotes jobs, investment and economic prosperity in the state, and to help Oklahoma businesses grow.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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