At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$35,348 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
Zillow: $175,907
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
12.9% smoking rate
How Fort Ransom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Ransom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Ransom a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Ransom residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,348. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Ransom is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,907. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
17.8% of adults in Fort Ransom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Ransom has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population112
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density361/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$35,348
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$387M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,500
Rent
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$175,907
Housing Units57
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain22.3 in/yr
Elevation1,136 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Ransom was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.