VenturaNM
A town of 603.
Is Ventura a good place to live?
Ventura’s average trip to work is 11 minutes, below both New Mexico’s towns (23 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Ventura. Ventura has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
603 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Ventura: who provides what
Ventura is unincorporated, so Luna County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 27, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ventura.
More of Ventura’s residents live below the poverty line than in the typical New Mexico or U.S. town
42% of residents live below the poverty line in Ventura, above both the New Mexico town median (21%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The median household income in Ventura is $31,000. Most working residents leave Ventura for work: only 1% work in town.
| Ventura | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 42% | 21% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $31,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.5% | 14% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Low risk in Ventura, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Mild winters and hot summers in Ventura
Ventura has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. Ventura’s July high is 96°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Ventura stands out in New Mexico and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
43% of Ventura adults have high blood pressure. Only 3 of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Ventura. 24% of Ventura adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Ventura | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 26% | 19% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 12% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 23% | 14% |
| What stands out | Ventura | NM |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.7% | 73.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.3% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Ventura | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.2% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 1.0 | 0.4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
A home in Ventura sells for about $183K at the median
88% of households own their home in Ventura.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Ventura
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ventura; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Ventura residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
99% of working residents leave Ventura for work
Where Ventura’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Ventura
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ventura, NM a good place to live?
Ventura has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.