AmesTX
A town of 1,142. Healthier than 98% of U.S. towns.
What makes Ames stand out
The thing Ames does most differently from other towns.
1,142 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Ames’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ames. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Ames beats the Texas average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
| What stands out | Ames | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.6% | 17% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.7% | 74.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 29.2% | 12.5% |
Most working residents commute out of Ames
Most working residents leave Ames for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Houston (20%), Liberty (10%) and Baytown (5%). Half commute less than 41 miles.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
Ames has warm winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 43°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
Homes in Ames sell for about $152K
The median sale price was $152,000 in April 2026.
100% of working residents leave Ames for work
Where Ames’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Ames
City in Texas, United States
Ames is a city in Liberty County, Texas, United States. The population was 937 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 937
- Area
- 3.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 72 ft
- Area code
- 936