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Population
257
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,514 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$57,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$492/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Ransom

With around 260 residents, Ransom is a quiet farming town in Ness County on the plains of western Kansas. It sits along Highway 4, about a twelve-mile drive north of Ness City, making it a peaceful spot with plenty of open space. Families here are served by the Western Plains school district, and daily life revolves around local sports, agriculture, and a close-knit community. It is the kind of small prairie town where neighbors quickly become familiar faces.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.9ratingRural FitA+98.0rating

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