Ransom, IL

- Elevation
- 708 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Ransom is a quiet, tiny village tucked among the farm fields of southeastern LaSalle County. With just a few hundred residents, it offers a relaxed, slow-paced lifestyle where wide-open skies and quiet roads are part of everyday life. Route 170 runs right along the edge of town, giving residents a straightforward drive to Seneca, Pontiac, Streator, or Ottawa for shopping, dining, and work. If you want true rural peace and space to breathe, Ransom provides a cozy, down-to-earth place to settle down.
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