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Ames, NE
Census-designated place in Dodge County, Nebraska.
Population
9
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
0
Ames and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dodge County. PPP loans are for Ames.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,425
18,382 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,469
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $6,723 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ames, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
715
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
708
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 13°F
30.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ames
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar BluffsVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| InglewoodVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Morse BluffVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| FremontCity | 7.5 mi | 11 |
| North BendCity | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| NickersonVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| ColonVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| HooperCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| FontanelleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WinslowVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| LesharaVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| PragueVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| MalmoVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ScribnerCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| RogersVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ames, NE in?
- Ames is in Dodge County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Ames, NE?
- About 9 people live in Ames, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ames?
- Nearby places include Cedar Bluffs (3.8 mi), Inglewood (6.8 mi), Morse Bluff (7.3 mi), Fremont (7.5 mi), North Bend (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023