Ventress, Louisiana
Ventress is a community of 1,166 people in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.
Why visit Ventress
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include First National Bank and Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 42°F.
Weather in Ventress
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ventress
Ventress is a census-designated place located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States, along the northeastern end of the False River. As of the 2020 census, Ventress had a population of 800. It is home to the Hunter Fabre Post 248 American Legion Hall on Legion Road (Louisiana Highway 413).
From the Wikipedia article Ventress, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
First National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in New Roads, Louisiana, U.S
Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
County courthouse in New Roads, Louisiana
Poydras High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
High school in New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
Samson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic building in New Roads, Louisiana.
Satterfield Motor Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in New Roads, Louisiana
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Dough & Joe
Fast food · Donut · 1.0 mi
112 Richey Street, New Roads
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00, Sa 08:00-12:30
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Ventress
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 42°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 45°F | 5.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 58°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 66°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 73°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 71°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 50°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 44°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Roads 5 Ne (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pointe Coupee Parish has had 38 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-06-30: Tropical Storm Arthur (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-27: Tropical Storm Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- New Roads 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- St. Francisville 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Livonia 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Zachary 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Baker 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Jackson 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Slaughter 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Brownfields 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Port Allen 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Baton Rouge 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- NR1Bank13, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NR1Bank12, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NR1Bank11, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Satterfield13, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Satterfield12, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Satterfield11, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pointe Coupee Courthouse, Tjean314, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LeJeuneHouse12, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LeJeuneHouse11, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SamsonHouse11, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SamsonHouse12, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AlbinMajor11, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AlbinMajor12, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ascension Catholic High vs False River Academy football in Louisiana, Sf46, CC BY-SA 4.0
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