Ventress, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Pointe Coupee Parish County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,325
Population
653/sq mi density
$70,144
Median Income
$36,183 per capita
69°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,144 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ventress enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 653/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6789°N, 91.4305°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pointe Coupee Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in |
Ventress has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 52°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and November the driest (3.9").