Ames, IA · 4 lists
Ames's local favorites
The businesses Ames recommends, labelled for what they do best, with the reason behind every label.
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Popular services
Favorites by service
Local facts
Ames, by the numbers
Official figures, with sources.
2,419
People per square mile
Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
28.2 sq mi
Land area
68,220
Ames residents
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
+2.7%
Population change since 2020 (from 66,437 (April 2020 base))
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025
Questions
Questions about Ames
Which services does City Favorites cover in Ames?
Auto repair shops, Brake repair shops, Transmission repair shops, Tire shops.
How are Ames businesses chosen?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list.