At a Glance
Median Income
$69,250
$35,376 per capita
Home Value
$101,500
Zillow: $214,662
Median Rent
$700/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
15.1% smoking rate
How Ransom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ransom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ransom a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ransom residents earn a median household income of $69,250 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,376. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ransom is $101,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,662. Median rent is $700/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
14.7% of adults in Ransom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ransom has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population312
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,250
Per Capita$35,376
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,500
Rent$700
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$214,662
Housing Units127
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation707 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute33 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Ransom was founded in 1876.
The median home in Ransom was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.