Iowa
Ventura is a small town in Iowa with a population of 708. Residents earn $83,125 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ventura receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Ventura stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ventura is $83,125, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Ventura is $344,800, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,016 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Ventura experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches, including 44.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,125 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,211 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,057 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,990 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,681 |
| County GDP | $3,729M |
| Restaurants | 127 |
| Healthcare | 137 |
| Retail | 211 |
| Manufacturing | 53 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,115 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.77% |
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $344,800 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $288,086 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,016 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,115 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.77% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,468/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 137 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.3 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,229 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1289°N, 93.4659°W |
| County FIPS | 19033 |
Winner: Republican by 11.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 398/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 137 |
| Restaurants | 127 |
| Retail Stores | 211 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |