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Ames, Iowa Broadband Audit

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Broadband Serviceable Locations in Ames, Iowa

Census blocks by performance rank
Unserved
More than 80% unserved
Underserved
More than 80% un(der)served
Served

Updated February 2024

The map above shows the total demand points and quality of broadband coverage in Ames, Iowa. This map clearly outlines places most in need of improvement and should serve as a crucial resource for internet service providers looking to improve or expand their broadband services. To harness deeper insights, sign up or log in to the portal.

Ames, Iowa Broadband Performance Trends

0.5%Un(der)served
unserved
162
(0.4%)
underserved
48
(0.1%)
served
44,310
(99.5%)
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Unserved and Underserved Anchor Institutions in Ames, Iowa

Non-residential demand points
Community Support
Education
Government
Health

Updated February 2024

The map above shows the distribution of anchor institutions accross Ames, Iowa colored by type. Anchor institutions are crucial entities such as schools, hospitals, and more that require greater use of broadband services. They often cater to vulnerable populations and ensuring they receive high quality broadband coverage is a high priority.

Anchor Institutions in Ames, Iowa

There are 80 community anchor institutions in Ames, Iowa.
Here is the breakdown of places of interest by category.
Community Support
48
Includes community support organizations, etc.
Education
12
Includes schools, colleges, learning centers, etc
Government
15
Includes libraries, fire departments, public housing organizations, etc.
Health
5
Includes clinics, public hospitals, etc.

Local Internet Service Providers and Types of Service Provided in Ames, Iowa

Updated February 2024

Ames, Iowa Local Broadband Service Providers

Of the 16 providers in Ames, Iowa, 14 provide residential service.
Here is the breakdown of providers by type of service provided.
Fiber
43.8%
7 fiber providers
Wireless
37.5%
6 wireless providers
Satellite
18.8%
3 satellite providers
Other
50.0%
8 other providers

Demographics in Ames, Iowa

Up-to-date information on the population of Ames, Iowa including broadband coverage, income, housing type, and more.

Poverty threshold
33.2
%
Individuals with income below 150% poverty threshold
% with Internet
98.3
%
Households with an internet subscription
Education level
32.1
%
Population over age 25 with a bachelor degree
Household Income
$57,428.00
Median household income
Population breakdown
Population
user66,265
Housing units
home27,356
ACS 5-year estimates (2018-2022)
Racial breakdown
Asian
10.1%
Black
3.2%
Native
NaN%
White
79.7%
Other
1.6%
ACS 5-year estimates (2018-2022)

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