Fort Ransom, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
112 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$212,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$571 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ransom County
2
North Dakota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ransom County
2
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 11
Feb 0 6 16
Mar 1 8 29
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 7 29
Dec 1 8 15

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 24, ND State House District 24, ND
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Schools

Fort Ransom Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Lisbon High School
13 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Lisbon Elementary School
13 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Valley City State University
27 miles, N • 2.3 star
University of Jamestown
45 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Lisbon Area Health Services
13 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Oakes Community Hospital
27 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Chi Mercy Health
28 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Jamestown Regional Airport
45 miles, NW • 1 star
Hector International Airport
60 miles, E • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
78 miles, SW • 1 star
Grand Forks International Airport
104 miles, NE • 1 star
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