Ransom County, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
5,662 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,521 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$174,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$597 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$609 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 10
Feb 0 5 15
Mar 1 7 28
Apr 2 2 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 2 0 45
Nov 1 6 29
Dec 1 6 15

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Lisbon Middle School
2 miles, W • 2.8 star
Lisbon High School
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
Lisbon Elementary School
2 miles, W • 2.8 star

Colleges

Valley City State University
37 miles, N • 2.3 star
Rasmussen College-North Dakota
47 miles, E • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Lisbon Area Health Services
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
Oakes Community Hospital
30 miles, W • 4.1 star
Chi Mercy Health
37 miles, N • 4.1 star

Airports

Hector International Airport
51 miles, E • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
59 miles, NW • 1 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
78 miles, SW • 1 star
Grand Forks International Airport
106 miles, NE • 1 star