Ventress, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
1,325 Population
$70,144 Median Income
69°F Avg Temperature
48.4 yrs Median Age
16.5% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
4.4
Economy
2.3
Education

People

Population1,325
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density653/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 90.4%

Economy

4.4/5
Median Income$70,144
Per Capita Income$36,183
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty Rate0.0%
County GDP$1,079M

Housing

Home Value (Census)N/A
Zillow Value$285,916
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Depression28.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Jan / Jul52° / 84°
Rain59 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+71.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute33 min
Work From Home4.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Ventress Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$70,144
Poverty Rate0.0%
Bachelor's Degree+16.5%
Unemployment0.0%
Avg Temperature68.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,325
Population Density653 per sq mi
Median Age48.4 years
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90.4% Black 4.2% Other 5.4%
White90.4%
Black or African American4.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.4%

Language

English Only98.7%
Spanish Speakers1.3%
English 98.7% Spanish 1.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability27.5%
Health Insurance97.6%

Income

7% below avg
Median Household Income$70,144
Per Capita Income$36,183
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,016
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$65,505

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.0%
Poverty Rate0.0%
Total Establishments (County)540
County GDP$1,079M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation44
Healthcare Facilities36
Retail Stores72
Manufacturing6
Total Establishments540

Industry Mix

Restaurants 44 Healthcare 36 Retail 72 Manufacturing 6

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$65,505
Avg Property Tax Paid$1,978

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time32.9 min
Work From Home4.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

Zillow Home Value Index$285,916

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied75.5%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$1,978

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure34.8%
Asthma9.9%
COPD6.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression28.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.6%
Regular Checkup79.0%
Premature Death Rate13,129 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.5 / 10
Exercise Access42.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)36
Restaurants (County)44

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

52°F Jan 84°F Jul
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Average68.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation58.5 in
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation35 ft (11 m)
Land Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density653 per sq mi
Latitude30.6789°
Longitude-91.4305°
County FIPS22077

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.3%
D 35.7%

Republican +27.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.5%
High School+71.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density653 per sq mi
Land Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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