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Ranson corporation, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jefferson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,588 Population 690/sq mi density
$86,378 Median Income $36,285 per capita
$220,700 Home Value $396,988 Zillow
$1,520 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$86,378 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,700 home value, $1,520/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ranson corporation, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,378
15% above
$36,285 per capita
Home Value
$220,700
22% below
Zillow: $396,988
Median Rent
$1,520/mo
31% above
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
168/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Ranson corporation Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ranson corporation's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
115%
Home Value
78%
Rent
131%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ranson corporation a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ranson corporation residents earn a median household income of $86,378 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,285. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,314 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ranson corporation is $220,700 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,988. Median rent is $1,520/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Safety & Crime

Ranson corporation reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 168/100K.

Education

15.7% of adults in Ranson corporation hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ranson corporation has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population5,588
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density690/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,378
Per Capita$36,285
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$3,037M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,700
Rent$1,520
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$396,988
Housing Units2,183
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property168/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,062/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation533 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Ranson corporation was founded in 1890.
The median home in Ranson corporation was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.