Ventura, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 700 (62% urban, 38% rural).
Population change since 2000: +4.5%
 
Males: 342  (48.9%)
Females: 358  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

48.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50482.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $75,599 (it was $41,875 in 2000)
Ventura:

$75,599
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,165 (it was $22,994 in 2000)

Ventura city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $345,158 (it was $87,400 in 2000)
Ventura:

$345,158
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $390,634; detached houses: $407,496; townhouses or other attached units: $385,886; in 2-unit structures: $148,121; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $267,090

Median gross rent in 2022: $926.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ventura: 81.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.9%

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  • Races in Ventura, IA (2022)
    • 61295.6%White alone
    • 162.5%Hispanic
    • 40.6%Two or more races

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Ancestries: German (43.4%), Irish (9.6%), Norwegian (8.2%), American (6.4%), Dutch (3.9%), English (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/28/1960

Elevation: 1260 feet

Land area: 1.73 square miles.

Population density: 405 people per square mile   (low).

Ventura, Iowa map

10 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.6%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,635 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,438 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (72.1 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (127.5 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (308.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Clear Lake, IA (2.2 miles ),
Garner, IA (2.6 miles ),
Miller, IA (2.7 miles),
Fertile, IA (3.1 miles ),
Klemme, IA (3.2 miles ),
Burchinal, IA (3.3 miles),
Hanlontown, IA (3.4 miles ),
Hayfield, IA (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 43.13 N, Longitude: 93.47 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Ventura, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ventura, IA in 2022
Ventura satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $528,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $370,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $325,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $280,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $357,500
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $220,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $265,000
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $195,800
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $16,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $281,500
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $236,700
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $308,300
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $207,100
  • 2005: 13 buildings, average cost: $179,800
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $66,000
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $149,800
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $176,700
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $112,000
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $123,000
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $168,700
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $120,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Ventura, IA residents
Average permit cost in Ventura, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +31 (+4.9%).
Most common industries in Ventura, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.4%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.0%)
  • Health care (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.9%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.4%)
  • Educational services (17.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.2%)
  • Social assistance (7.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Ventura, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
  • Electricians (3.0%)
  • Carpenters (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Carpenters (5.4%)
  • Electricians (5.4%)
  • Construction laborers (3.8%)
  • Food processing workers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
  • Registered nurses (5.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.9%)

Average climate in Ventura, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Ventura, Iowa average temperatures Ventura, Iowa average precipitation Ventura, Iowa humidity Ventura, Iowa wind speed Ventura, Iowa snowfall Ventura, Iowa sunshine Ventura, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2008 was 1.21. This is significantly better than average.

City:

1.21
U.S.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 0.136. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.136
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

Ventura-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 14.6 miles away from the Ventura city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.6 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ventura-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 128% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 216.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 435.9 miles away from Ventura center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 306.3 miles away from Ventura center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 498.5 miles away from Ventura center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 224.6 miles away from Ventura center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 275.6 miles away from Ventura center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cerro Gordo County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ventura topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ventura:

  • OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE-EXECUTIVE COTTAGE (Hospital, about 4 miles away; CLEAR LAKE, IA)
  • HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; GARNER, IA)
  • NORTH IOWA MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 11 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • MERCY HOME CARE - NORTH IOWA (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • MERCY HEALTH SERVICES- IOWA CORP (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • WINNEBAGO COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; FOREST CITY, IA)
  • AMERICANA HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ventura:

  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 18 miles; Mason City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,235)
  • Riverland Community College (about 45 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 58 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 67 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 72 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 76 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 76 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)

Public elementary/middle schools in Ventura:

  • VENTURA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 168, Location: 300 S. MAIN STREET, Grades: KG-6)
  • VENTURA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 110 S. MAIN STREET, Grades: 7-8)
See full list of schools located in Ventura

Library in Ventura:

  • VENTURA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $55,852; Location: 7 W VENTURA ST; 12,819 books; 528 audio materials; 483 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 53 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ventura: Iowa Regular Baptist Camp (A), Ventura (B), Ventura Fire Department (C), Ventura Public Library (D), Ventura Police Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Ventura include: United Methodist Church (A), Redeemer Lutheran Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Clear Lake Township Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Ventura: McIntosh Woods State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Deer Valley Lodge (2387 242nd Street).

Cerro Gordo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Banks with branches in Ventura (2011 data):

  • Farmers State Bank: Ventura Branch at 5 West Ventura Street, branch established on 1926/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $148.0 mil, Deposits: $125.2 mil, headquarters in Northwood, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Farmers State Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Ventura:

Marital status in Ventura, IA
  • Never married: 13.9%
  • Now married: 72.4%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

For population 25 years and over in Ventura:

  • High school or higher: 95.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ventura, IA (based on Cerro Gordo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant15,23129
Evangelical Protestant6,87130
Catholic6,6725
Other9706
Orthodox2001
None14,207-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Cerro Gordo County:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Cerro Gordo County:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Cerro Gordo County:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 29
Cerro Gordo County:

6.59 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 50
Cerro Gordo County:

11.36 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.3%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Cerro Gordo County:

26.1%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Cerro Gordo County:

16.0%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.3%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

45.9%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.9
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Ventura:

23.6%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

19.9%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

42.8%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

52.2%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ventura, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$8,444$50,6640$0
Sewerage 1$4,840$58,0800$0
Water Supply 1$4,840$58,0800$0
Streets and Highways 1$4,840$58,0800$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$3,249
Local Libraries 0$0 2$2,991
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$1,029
Totals for Government 5$22,963$55,11111$7,269

Ventura government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $35,000 ($50.00)
    Water Utilities: $29,000 ($41.43)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $140,000 ($200.00)
    Financial Administration: $95,000 ($135.71)
    Police Protection: $89,000 ($127.14)
    Water Utilities: $86,000 ($122.86)
    Libraries: $68,000 ($97.14)
    Local Fire Protection: $64,000 ($91.43)
    Parks and Recreation: $51,000 ($72.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $41,000 ($58.57)
    General - Other: $30,000 ($42.86)
    Central Staff Services: $18,000 ($25.71)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $18,000 ($25.71)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($10.00)
    Health - Other: $6,000 ($8.57)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $73,000 ($104.29)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $104,000 ($148.57)
    Other - General - Other: $1,000 ($1.43)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $15,000 ($21.43)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($5.71)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $183,000 ($261.43)

Ventura government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $53,000 ($75.71)
    Sewerage: $52,000 ($74.29)
    Other: $2,000 ($2.86)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $63,000 ($90.00)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $40,000 ($57.14)
    Rents: $29,000 ($41.43)
    General Revenue - Other: $26,000 ($37.14)
    Interest Earnings: $14,000 ($20.00)
    Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($5.71)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($2.86)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $116,000 ($165.71)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $89,000 ($127.14)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($7.14)
    Other: $2,000 ($2.86)
  • Tax - Property: $549,000 ($784.29)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $125,000 ($178.57)
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($5.71)
    Other License: $3,000 ($4.29)

Ventura government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,695,000 ($3850.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,465,000 ($3521.43)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $230,000 ($328.57)

Ventura government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $20,000 ($28.57)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $845,000 ($1207.14)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $546,000 ($780.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ventura:

  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KRIB (1490 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRNI (1010 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ventura:

  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLKK (103.7 FM; CLEAR LAKE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • K214BA (90.7 FM; MASON CITY, ETC., IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • K223AB (92.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: GREAT COMM. COMMCNS. OF N. IOWA INC)
  • KCMR (97.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: TLC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KUNY (91.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KAUS-FM (99.9 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KZOW (91.9 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: WALDORF COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Ventura:

  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KAAL (Channel 6; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: KAAL-TV, LLC)

Ventura fatal accident list:

Apr 10, 2014 06:24 PM, Us-18, N Main St, Lat: 43.129711, Lon: -93.477703, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 30, 2009 11:55 AM, Us-18, Main St, Lat: 43.129703, Lon: -93.477739, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 7, 2007 11:10 AM, Us-18, S-14, Lat: 43.129647, Lon: -93.477667, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 13, 1994 06:46 PM, 18, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jun 4, 1987 09:35 AM, Hwy 18, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Feb 27, 1986 10:30 PM, Hwy 18, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Dec 20, 1977 08:45 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.8mTotal length
  • 1,290Total average daily traffic
  • 1,290Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Ventura)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Mi Nw (Lat: 43.156889 Lon: -93.516333), Call Sign: WNCB340, Licensee ID: L00277585,
    Assigned Frequencies: 861.762 MHz, 862.762 MHz, 863.762 MHz, 864.762 MHz, 865.762 MHz, Grant Date: 08/29/2000, Expiration Date: 08/29/2005, Cancellation Date: 09/04/2003, Registrant: Radio Communications Co Inc, 1657 Falls Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701, Phone: (319) 234-3511


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • 111 N Weimer St (Lat: 43.128556 Lon: -93.480750), Structure height: 35.1 m, Overall height: 40.2 m, Call Sign: WPJB821,
    Assigned Frequencies: 959.050 MHz, Grant Date: 11/16/2000, Expiration Date: 11/21/2010, Cancellation Date: 01/22/2011, Phone: (515) 295-7752

  • Ventura, 2.3 Miles Wsw (Lat: 43.113056 Lon: -93.523056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 65.5 m, Call Sign: WQDT295,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2015, Expiration Date: 10/25/2025, Certifier: Thomas C Floyd, Registrant: Northern Border Pipeline Company, 13710 Fnb Parkway - Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68154-5200, Phone: (402) 492-3451, Fax: (402) 492-7475, Email:

  • VENTURA, 2079 237th St (Lat: 43.107833 Lon: -93.476111), Type: Mast, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 59.5 m, Call Sign: WQPQ937,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2022, Expiration Date: 07/24/2032, Cancellation Date: 08/30/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KC0NSP, Licensee ID: L00546580, Grant Date: 08/11/2023, Expiration Date: 08/11/2033, Certifier: Adam W Glowaski, Registrant: Adam W Glowaski, 209 E Lake St, Ventura, IA 50482


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: MAURER ROGER M RV-4 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 259RD, N259RD, N-259RD, Serial Number: 259RD, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 06/02/2011, Certificate Issue Date: 07/21/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Adam W Glowaski, Po Box 331, Ventura, IA 50482
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 430K, N430K, N-430K, Serial Number: 18267209, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 08/23/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 10/29/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Scott David Ulve, Po Box 336, Ventura, IA 50482
  • Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER 560-E (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 174 mph), Engine: LYCOMING GO-480 SERIES (295 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 50BP, N50BP, N-50BP, Serial Number: 552, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 06/06/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 11/20/2017
    Registrant (Corporation): Paradise Air, 1207 Highway 18 E, Ventura, IA 50482

Most common first names in Ventura, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James680.2 years
Robert668.5 years
Mary680.0 years
John666.2 years
Doris484.2 years
Evelyn466.8 years
Harold470.6 years
Charles483.2 years
Earl485.3 years
Frank376.3 years
Most common last names in Ventura, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Anderson1081.8 years
Boehnke1077.4 years
Coe779.3 years
Bohn678.0 years
Kaster674.8 years
Grell579.0 years
Auchampach575.8 years
Petersen570.6 years
Wolfram487.7 years
Bokelman382.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ventura, IA
  • 85.2%Utility gas
  • 12.6%Electricity
  • 1.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ventura, IA
  • 76.4%Utility gas
  • 21.8%Electricity
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Ventura compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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