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Ames, KS
Census-designated place in Cloud County, Kansas.
Population
21
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
49
ZIP codes
0
Ames and its ZIP codes
Ames at a glance
- Ames is 37% denser than Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cloud County. PPP loans are for Ames.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,894
3,190 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,830
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$67.6M
FY 2026, $7,484 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ames, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
655
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 19°F
28.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ames
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClydeCity | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| ViningCity | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| CliftonCity | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| AuroraCity | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| AgendaCity | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| ConcordiaCity | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| MorganvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| MiltonvaleCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| CubaCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| PalmerCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| IdanaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| NorwayCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| BellevilleCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| LinnCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| HaddamCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Clay CenterCity | 22 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ames, KS in?
- Ames is in Cloud County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Ames, KS?
- About 21 people live in Ames, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ames?
- Nearby places include Clyde (3 mi), Vining (8.4 mi), Clifton (9 mi), Aurora (9.2 mi), Agenda (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023