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Social and Economic Factors

Below is an overview of Social and Economic Factors in Story County reported by the 2010 Health Needs Assessment




Education
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The overall education level in Story County is quite high, with only 14.9% of residents having a max of high school or equivalent level of education and 1.3% having less than high school education levels.



Income
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Within the Ames community, there is a large percentage (~37%) of households that have an income of under $25,000 per year while the communities outside of Ames tend to have higher average incomes.



Employment
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The Unemployment rate within Story County is low at only 3% but there could be some improvement in the number of full time jobs.



Community Safety
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Within Ames, there is a large feeling that the community safety levels have largely stayed the same while outside communities feel that crime is getting a little worse.



Family and Social Support
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Among Story County residents, the perception of the social environment is that the communities are friendly and respectful with people willing to work for the community.



Affordable Housing
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Transportation
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Public transportation is readily available and easy to access within Ames but outlying communities are under-served.
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