Ransom, KS

Living in Ransom

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 57
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 15
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Schools 4
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Residents

329 Population +30 (2010–19)
57  y Median Age
12% College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
61% Family Households +11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over16%

Diversity

Asian3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate32%
Some College49%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone39%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income -$5.7k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
12  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector51%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office15%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$49k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$317 Median Monthly Rent +$157 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied +20% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached92%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194921%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K51%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K3%
$300K to $399K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
LP gas81%
Utility gas2%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ransom

United States45
Kansas56
Ness County20

Property Crime in Ransom

United States48
Kansas58
Ness County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (17%)(79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump84%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 1 5
Feb 33 1 4
Mar 42 2 4
Apr 52 2 1
May 62 3 0
Jun 72 3 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 67 2 0
Oct 54 2 0
Nov 41 1 2
Dec 31 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ransom

Inland Flooding24
Tornado38
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ransom, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ransom, KS

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Sacred Heart School
13 miles, S
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St Mary's School
29 miles, NE
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Holy Family Elementary
37 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Ransom, KS

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Barclay College
83 miles, SE
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Sterling College
98 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ransom, KS

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Lane County Hospital
31 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Ransom, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
38 miles, E
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