What are the schools like in Ventress, LA?

School district data for Ventress is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ventress?

The median household income in Ventress, LA is $75,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Ventress, LA?

Ventress has an average high temperature of 61.1°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Ventress, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ventress, LA affordable or expensive?

Ventress's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ventress is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is $1,341 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ventress, LA?

Crime rate data for Ventress is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Ventress, LA a Good Place to Live?

Ventress is a small town of 1,230 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $75,500 . Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Ventress stands out for an affordable cost of living.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ventress is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ventress city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.8

Ventress's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ventress costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ventress, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,341	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Ventress is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ventress, LA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ventress sees average highs of 61.1°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 58.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ventress, LA
Average High — January	61.1°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	58.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ventress, LA	National Avg
Population	1,230	—
Median Age	50.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Roads, LA 2 mi St. Francisville, LA 8 mi Erwinville, LA 10 mi Morganza, LA 10 mi Livonia, LA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Ventress

Ventress, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

70783

Ventress vs Other Cities

Ventress, LA vs New Roads, LA Ventress, LA vs St. Francisville, LA Ventress, LA vs Erwinville, LA Ventress, LA vs Morganza, LA Ventress, LA vs Livonia, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ventress, LA affordable or expensive?

Ventress's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ventress roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is $1,341/month.

What is the crime rate in Ventress, LA?

Crime data for Ventress is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Ventress?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ventress, LA a good place to live?

Ventress, LA has a population of 1,230, a median household income of $75,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ventress?

Ventress averages 61.1°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.5 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ventress?

Ventress, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70783.

What is the population of Ventress?

The population of Ventress, Louisiana is 1,230 with a median age of 50.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ventress?

Key numbers for living in Ventress: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $75,500. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ventress side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.