Median Income
$45,625
39% lower than US avg
Home Value
$55,000
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
16.8%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$675
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
5.1%
59% lower than US avg
How Ransom Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population261
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density746/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,625
Per Capita$29,702
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$227M
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent$675
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$106,469
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity35.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,515 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+96.6%
School Score5.80
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 9%
Commute24 min
Libraries2
Is Ransom a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ransom receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ransom offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ransom is $45,625, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ransom is $55,000, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Ransom experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Ransom has a population of 261 with a density of 746 people per square mile. The median age is 62.2 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.3%), with 1.5% Hispanic.
Population
62.2yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
The median household income in Ransom is $45,625, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $45,625 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $29,702 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,985 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 144 |
| County GDP | $227M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,320 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.04% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |
The median home value in Ransom is $55,000, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $106,469.
Home Values
| Census Median | $55,000 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $106,469 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,320 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 6.04% |
In Ransom, 35.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.2% report depression. 26.6% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Ransom vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 90.3% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,844/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 11.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
Crime Rates: Ransom vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Ransom has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,515 ft (767 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6365°N, 99.9327°W |
| County FIPS | 20135 |