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Ransom, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 305 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -25.4%
 
Males: 165  (54.1%)
Females: 140  (45.9%)
Median resident age:

33.5 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 60470.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,978 (it was $53,333 in 2000)
Ransom:

$62,978
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,827 (it was $17,524 in 2000)

Ransom village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $115,107 (it was $70,000 in 2000)
Ransom:

$115,107
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $185,617; detached houses: $183,469

Median gross rent in 2022: $735.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ransom: 84.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.0%
(8.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 71.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Ransom, IL (2022)
    • 26885.4%White alone
    • 3310.5%Hispanic
    • 113.5%Two or more races
    • 10.3%Asian alone

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Ransom, Illinois as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ransom is 345 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (29.1%), Irish (11.9%), English (9.7%), Slovak (6.7%), Norwegian (4.5%), American (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/02/1886

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 0.99 square miles.

Population density: 308 people per square mile   (very low).

Ransom, Illinois map

7 residents are foreign born (1.6% Latin America).

This village:

2.2%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,930 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,210 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Joliet, IL (38.5 miles , pop. 106,221).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (69.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kinsman, IL (2.2 miles),
Verona, IL (3.0 miles ),
Streator, IL (3.1 miles ),
Grand Ridge, IL (3.3 miles ),
Seneca, IL (3.3 miles ),
Kangley, IL (3.4 miles ),
Cornell, IL (3.5 miles ),
Marseilles, IL (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.16 N, Longitude: 88.65 W

Area code: 815

Distribution of median household income in Ransom, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ransom, IL in 2022
Ransom satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $273,300
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $68,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $120,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Ransom, IL residents
Average permit cost in Ransom, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Ransom, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.9%)
  • Health care (9.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.9%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Machinery (4.8%)
  • Utilities (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (14.9%)
  • Machinery (9.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.0%)
  • Utilities (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (17.9%)
  • Educational services (12.3%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Construction (4.7%)
  • Printing & related support activities (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Ransom, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (17.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.3%)
  • Construction laborers (5.8%)
  • Top executives (4.1%)
  • Carpenters (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (15.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Customer service representatives (8.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Cashiers (5.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.7%)

Average climate in Ransom, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.3. This is worse than average.

City:

97.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2000 was 0.201. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.201
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2000 was 9.21. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.21
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.380. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.380
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 22.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.5
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Ransom-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 74% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/28/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 38.2 miles away from the Ransom village center killed 29 people and injured 350 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/17/1963, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.9 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 70 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ransom-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 85% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 191.4 miles away from Ransom center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 166.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 191.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 24.6 miles away from Ransom center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 224.1 miles away from Ransom center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 190.2 miles away from Ransom center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in La Salle County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 3, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ransom topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ransom:

  • HERITAGE HEALTH-STREATOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • FMC - STREATOR (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • HH SVC OF ST MARY'S HOSP (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • ST MARYS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • ST MARY'S HSP EXT CARE FAC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • PARKER NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • RIVERSHORES CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MARSEILLES, IL)

Amtrak stations near Ransom:

  • 13 miles: DWIGHT (119 W. MAIN ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area.
  • 20 miles: PONTIAC (721 W. WASHINGTON ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand.

Operable nuclear power plants near Ransom:

  • 11 miles: LaSalle County 1 and 2 in Seneca, IL.
  • 19 miles: Dresden 2 in Morris, IL.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ransom:

  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 26 miles; Oglesby, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,747)
  • Joliet Junior College (about 35 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 11,401)
  • University of St Francis (about 39 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 2,454)
  • Olivet Nazarene University (about 41 miles; Bourbonnais, IL; FT enrollment: 4,731)
  • Kankakee Community College (about 42 miles; Kankakee, IL; FT enrollment: 2,969)
  • Lewis University (about 44 miles; Romeoville, IL; FT enrollment: 5,739)
  • Aurora University (about 45 miles; Aurora, IL; FT enrollment: 4,596)

Public elementary/middle school in Ransom:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Allen Township Volunteer Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Allen Cemetery (1), Saint Patrick's Catholic Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Ransom Water Tower (A). Display/hide its location on the map

La Salle County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.2%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.9%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Ransom:

Marital status in Ransom, IL
  • Never married: 32.8%
  • Now married: 44.2%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 14.7%

For population 25 years and over in Ransom:

  • High school or higher: 96.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ransom, IL (based on La Salle County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic30,42929
Mainline Protestant12,96247
Evangelical Protestant9,47569
Other6899
None60,369-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 25
La Salle County:

2.23 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
This county:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 61
La Salle County:

5.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 116
La Salle County:

10.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.9%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.1%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
La Salle County:

14.3%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Ransom:

48.1%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.2%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Ransom:

28.8
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.0%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Ransom:

9.0%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Ransom:

35.0%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Ransom:

55.8%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Ransom:

78.4%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ransom, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$886
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$133
Totals for Government 0$0 3$1,019

Ransom government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $87,000 ($285.25)
    Financial Administration: $52,000 ($170.49)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($36.07)
    Water Utilities: $3,000 ($9.84)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($9.84)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($39.34)

Ransom government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $52,000 ($170.49)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $4,000 ($13.11)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $66,000 ($216.39)
    Highways: $10,000 ($32.79)
  • Tax - Property: $40,000 ($131.15)
    Other Selective Sales: $6,000 ($19.67)
    Other License: $2,000 ($6.56)

Ransom government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $80,000 ($262.30)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $70,000 ($229.51)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,000 ($32.79)

Ransom government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $358,000 ($1173.77)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ransom:

  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSPL (1250 AM; 0 kW; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WAUR (930 AM; 4 kW; SANDWICH, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))

Strongest FM radio stations in Ransom:

  • WJDK-FM (95.7 FM; SENECA, IL; Owner: GRUNDY COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • WWGN (88.9 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WJEZ (98.9 FM; DWIGHT, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WSTQ (97.7 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYYS (106.1 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCFL (104.7 FM; MORRIS, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS DISTRICT COUNCIL OF ASSEMBL)
  • WALS (102.1 FM; OGLESBY, IL; Owner: LACO RADIO, INC.)
  • WKOT (96.5 FM; MARSEILLES, IL; Owner: LASALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WRXQ (100.7 FM; COAL CITY, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WYKT (105.5 FM; WILMINGTON, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WBZG (100.9 FM; PERU, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WYXX (103.1 FM; MORRIS, IL; Owner: BIG CITY RADIO-CHI, L.L.C.)
  • WJCH (91.9 FM; JOLIET, IL; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WYST (107.7 FM; FAIRBURY, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WPJC (88.3 FM; PONTIAC, IL; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WIVQ (103.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WSOG (88.1 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: SPIRIT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WRKX (95.3 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Ransom:

  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 21.7mTotal length
  • 4,395Total average daily traffic
  • 342Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,106Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Ransom, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ransom, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

31 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Ransom)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • L1 MOBILES, Lat: 41.157167 Lon: -88.657833, Call Sign: KNCT660,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.650 MHz, 161.295 MHz, Grant Date: 02/03/2022, Expiration Date: 02/02/2032, Certifier: Robert C Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:

  • Lat: 41.114000 Lon: -88.719083, Call Sign: WREC954,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.237 MHz, 464.287 MHz, 464.387 MHz, 469.237 MHz, 469.387 MHz, Grant Date: 09/21/2019, Expiration Date: 09/21/2029, Certifier: Ryan Leonard, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KB9ETH, Licensee ID: L00208722, Grant Date: 02/17/2000, Expiration Date: 05/08/2010, Cancellation Date: 05/09/2012, Registrant: William H Koehler, 312 S Cartier Box 124, Ransom, IL 60470

  • Call Sign: KC9BQO, Licensee ID: L00507860, Grant Date: 04/26/2002, Expiration Date: 04/26/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/05/2004, Certifier: Ronald J Barrett, Registrant: Ronald J Barrett, 601 Plumb, Ransom, IL 60470

  • Call Sign: KC9FGV, Previous Call Sign: KC9BQO, Licensee ID: L00507860, Grant Date: 04/26/2002, Expiration Date: 04/26/2012, Cancellation Date: 04/29/2014, Certifier: Ronald J Barrett, Registrant: Ronald J Barrett, 601 Plumb, Ransom, IL 60470


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: COONAN JAMES COONAN-GLASTAR (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 43JC, N43JC, N-43JC, Serial Number: 5338, Certificate Issue Date: 04/03/2000
    Registrant (Individual): James J Coonan, Po Box 188, Ransom, IL 60470

Most common first names in Ransom, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James774.9 years
Mary781.3 years
Arthur679.2 years
John676.3 years
William571.4 years
Henry587.2 years
Dorothy484.2 years
Margaret482.0 years
Edward479.5 years
Florence490.0 years
Most common last names in Ransom, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bedeker787.7 years
Myers683.0 years
Jenkins574.0 years
Sulzberger585.2 years
Widman575.4 years
Lee486.5 years
Kates482.1 years
Cahill480.7 years
Moran476.5 years
Weber484.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ransom, IL
  • 95.0%Utility gas
  • 5.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ransom, IL
  • 96.0%Utility gas
  • 4.0%No fuel used


Ransom compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 3 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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