At a Glance
Median Income
$70,144
$36,183 per capita
Violent Crime
1,147/100K
4,590/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
71.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Ventress Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ventress's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ventress a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ventress residents earn a median household income of $70,144 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,183. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 540 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Ventress reports 1,147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 202% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,590/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Ventress hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
71.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ventress has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,325
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density653/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,144
Per Capita$36,183
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$285,916
Housing Units605
Rent Burden13.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,147/100K
Property4,590/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,129/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain58.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation35 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+71.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute33 min
Broadband66.4%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ventress was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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