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Ames, OK
Town in Major County, Oklahoma.
Population
220
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
790
ZIP codes
0
Ames and its ZIP codes
Ames at a glance
- Ames is about 13 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
Local data for Ames, OK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Major County. PPP loans are for Ames.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,265
2,033 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,411
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.2M
FY 2026, $6,446 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ames, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
679
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 25°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ames, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Ames
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IsabellaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3 |
| DrummondTown | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| MenoTown | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| RingwoodTown | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| LahomaTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| OkeeneTown | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| HomesteadCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| FairviewCity | 16 mi | 7.1 |
| WaukomisTown | 16 mi | 3 |
| BisonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Cleo SpringsTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| CarrierTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| HennesseyTown | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| LoyalTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| GoltryTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| EnidCity | 20 mi | 73.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ames, OK in?
- Ames is in Major County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Ames, OK?
- About 220 people live in Ames, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ames?
- Nearby places include Isabella (8.4 mi), Drummond (9.1 mi), Meno (9.7 mi), Ringwood (9.8 mi), Lahoma (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023