Ventura, IA
Living in Ventura
Bikeability37
Walkability39
Commute72
Public Transit30
Affordability69
Public Safety92
Airports31
Hospitals86
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
865Population+179 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-12 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate32%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office17%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$191kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$140 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
Utility gas82%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ventura
United States45
Iowa35
Cerro Gordo County21
Property Crime in Ventura
United States48
Iowa43
Cerro Gordo County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ventura
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding22
Tornado12
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ventura, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ventura, IA
Newman Catholic
11 miles, E
North Iowa Christian School
14 miles, E
Kanawha Christian School
21 miles, SW
St Pauls Lutheran School
28 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Ventura, IA
Purdue University Global-Mason City
12 miles, E
Waldorf University
13 miles, NW
Wartburg College
57 miles, SE
University of Northern Iowa
66 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ventura, IA
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
13 miles, E
Hancock County Health System
17 miles, W
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
21 miles, S
Franklin General Hospital
30 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Ventura, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
67 miles, SE
Rochester International Airport
72 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
111 miles, S