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Ventura, IA


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Ventura, Iowa

Ventura, Iowa, in Cerro Gordo county, is 72 miles NW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 127 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. About 670 people people live in Ventura.

The People and Families of Ventura

In Ventura, about 67% of adults are married. Homes in Ventura tend to contain married couples.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ventura had a median family income of $47,969. Ventura does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($250) in Ventura than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Ventura Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Ventura, about 83% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city.

Commuting

In Ventura, 91% of commuters drive to work. In Ventura, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

Ventura strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Ventura College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Ventura Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Ventura Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 18%Ventura Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Ventura, IA

Comparing Ventura to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men87
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity35
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times85
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone32
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