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Ames: Local Business Information Sheets
4 reports on Ames businesses. Pick a service to compare prices, policies and the details each business hasn't shared.
Section 1Reports in Ames
Each report compares the same 22 fields for every business, in alphabetical order, and marks what each one hasn't told us.
| Service | Type | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Auto repair shops | Information report | City-wide |
| Brake repair shops | Information report | City-wide |
| Tire shops | Information report | City-wide |
| Transmission repair shops | Information report | City-wide |
Public dataLocal facts: Story costs, homes and rules
Official figures behind our Ames reports. Each row names its source and period.
| Fact | Figure | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,419 | 2025 | Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area |
| Land area | 28.2 sq mi | 2025 | U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files |
| Ames residents | 68,220 | July 1, 2025 | U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) |
| Population change since 2020 | +2.7% (from 66,437 (April 2020 base)) | 2020–2025 | U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) |
Figures from public sources. Sample figures show what our live public-data feed will fill in; they are not real counts.
Section 2How to use these reports
- Compare the same fields.Price range, deposit, warranty and payment terms sit side by side for every business.
- Read the gaps.A Not provided label is the question to ask before you sign.
- Check the license yourself.The state's license lookup is free; each sheet shows when we last checked.
Questions about Ames
Which services does OpenBook Local cover in Ames?
Auto repair shops, Brake repair shops, Transmission repair shops, Tire shops.
How are Ames businesses chosen?
Every active business with enough public data is listed, so you can compare them on the same fields.