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Story City, Iowa, in Story county, is 10 miles N of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 136 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 3,228.
In Story City, about 57% of adults are married. Lots of people in Story City live independently, in one-person housing.
The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Story City.
In 2000, Story City had a median family income of $51,493. Story City is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Story City benefits from its educated workforce. The city, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
The city isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.
In Story City, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Story City has higher property taxes than most places in Iowa, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Story City, 90% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the city use public transportation more than most people in similar cities. Most residents would agree that driving around Story City is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Story City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Story City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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