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Ames, NY
Village in Montgomery County, New York.
Population
87
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
666
ZIP codes
0
Ames and its ZIP codes
Ames at a glance
- Ames is 58% denser than New York as a whole.
Local data for Ames, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Ames.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,523
19,548 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,879
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$333M
FY 2026, $6,718 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ames, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
893
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
139
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 13°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ames, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Ames
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sharon SpringsVillage | 3.1 mi | 1.8 |
| CanajoharieVillage | 4.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Palatine BridgeVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| NellistonVillage | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort PlainVillage | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Cherry ValleyVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| St. JohnsvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| CobleskillVillage | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| Springfield CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| FultonvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| FondaVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| RichmondvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| East WorcesterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Central BridgeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| WestfordCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| JohnstownCity | 17 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ames, NY in?
- Ames is in Montgomery County, New York.
- What is the population of Ames, NY?
- About 87 people live in Ames, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ames?
- Nearby places include Sharon Springs (3.1 mi), Canajoharie (4.2 mi), Palatine Bridge (5.5 mi), Nelliston (6.4 mi), Fort Plain (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023