Venice, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Plaquemines Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
259
Population
259/sq mi density
70°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Venice, LA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
47.2% high school+
Unemployment
14.7%
308% above
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
29.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
How Venice Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Venice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
408%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Venice a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Venice hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 47.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Venice has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population259
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,818
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$4,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,696
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$136,582
Housing Units80
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking29.7%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death9,582/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation-6 ft
Education
C+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+47.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute7 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Venice was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.