At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$39,211 per capita
Home Value
$344,800
Zillow: $288,086
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
209/100K
3,323/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Ventura Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ventura's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ventura a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ventura residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,211. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,681 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ventura is $344,800 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,086. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Ventura reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,323/100K.
Education
38.4% of adults in Ventura hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ventura has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population708
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$39,211
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$3,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A
Home Value$344,800
Rent$1,016
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$288,086
Housing Units357
Rent Burden19.9%
Crime
F
Violent209/100K
Property3,323/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,468/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,229 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Ventura was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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