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Ventura, NM

Census-designated place in Luna County, New Mexico.

Population

603

Land area

5.5sq mi

People per sq mi

110

ZIP codes

0

Ventura and its ZIP codes

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Ventura at a glance

  • Ventura is about 6.3 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $30,867, 52% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,900 (53% below New Mexico).

Housing and community stats

Ventura, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$30,867

Poverty rate

42.1%

Median home value

$116,900

Homeownership

88.3%

Bachelor's or higher

2.7%

Median age

33.8

Average commute

11.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (292), Polish Americans (101), German Americans (71).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luna County. PPP loans are for Ventura.

Details

Unemployment rate

11.4%

Aug 2026, +1.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,983

8,099 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$40,780

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$159M

FY 2026, $6,243 per person

Luna County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ventura, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone98.3%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 11.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ventura, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

418

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

23

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 27°F

9.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ventura, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.4%

U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts

Diabetes

18.7%

U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts

Smoking

19.2%

U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

21.9%

U.S. 11.1% +10.8 pts

Cities near Ventura

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Pecan ParkCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.1
La HaciendaCensus-designated place3.8 mi1.4
Mountain ViewCensus-designated place3.9 mi0.3
DemingCity5.3 mi16.7
Pulpotio BareasCensus-designated place5.7 mi0.5
Keeler FarmCensus-designated place6.6 mi11.4
SunshineCensus-designated place8.7 mi17.6
Old TownCensus-designated place23 mi12.7
City of the SunCensus-designated place28 mi0.3
FaywoodCensus-designated place28 mi0.5
ColumbusVillage30 mi4.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ventura, NM in?
Ventura is in Luna County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Ventura, NM?
About 603 people live in Ventura, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ventura?
Nearby places include Pecan Park (1.7 mi), La Hacienda (3.8 mi), Mountain View (3.9 mi), Deming (5.3 mi), Pulpotio Bareas (5.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023