Is Ames Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Ames
Population: 65K
Score Range
26-54 (best: 56)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Ames walkable? Ames Walkability Overview
Is Ames walkable? A car is essential here. Only a few pockets offer convenient walking access to amenities. Very few areas scores well for walking.
Strongest categories
Healthcare (83)
Weakest categories
Restaurants & Cafes (19), Public Transit (5)
Scores range from 23 to 56 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Ames
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaAmes | 35(23-56) |
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