At a Glance
Median Income
$45,625
$29,702 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
Zillow: $108,339
Median Rent
$675/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.7% 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 $45,625 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,702. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ransom is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,339. Median rent is $675/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
16.8% of adults in Ransom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ransom has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population261
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density746/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,625
Per Capita$29,702
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$227M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent$675
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$108,339
Housing Units146
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain22.1 in/yr
Elevation2,515 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 9%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ransom was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.