Ranson, WV
Living in Ranson
Bikeability
17
Walkability
24
Commute
14
Public Transit
17
Affordability
60
Public Safety
81
Airports
84
Hospitals
90
Colleges
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.1k
Population
+801 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
+12% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black13%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Other3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate44%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$67k
Median Household Income
+$27k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
38 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$184k
Median Home Value
+$50k (2010–19)
43%
Built 2000 or Later
$948
Median Monthly Rent
+$355 (2010–19)
54%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached27%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas5%
Utility gas3%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ranson
United States45
West Virginia21
Washington Metro Area33
Jefferson County11
Property Crime in Ranson
United States48
West Virginia20
Washington Metro Area35
Jefferson County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ranson
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding39
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ranson, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ranson, WV
Wee Disciples Christian Academy
2 miles, N
Jefferson Academy
2 miles, W
The Light of the Child Montessori School, Llc
10 miles, NE
Faith Christian Academy
10 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Ranson, WV
Catholic Distance University
2 miles, SE
American Public University System
2 miles, SE
Shepherd University
10 miles, NE
Shenandoah University
17 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ranson, WV
Jefferson Medical Center
2 miles, E
Berkeley Medical Center
13 miles, N
Winchester Medical Center
18 miles, SW
Meritus Medical Center
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Ranson, WV
Washington Dulles International Airport
34 miles, SE
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
56 miles, SE