What are the schools like in Ramseur, NC?

Ramseur is served primarily by Randolph County School System. The district operates 18 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

What is the median household income in Ramseur?

The median household income in Ramseur, NC is $32,964 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Ramseur, NC?

Ramseur has an average high temperature of 49.4°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.6 inches.

Ramseur, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ramseur, NC affordable or expensive?

Ramseur's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ramseur is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $113,300 and the median rent is $646 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ramseur, NC?

Ramseur has a violent crime rate of 80.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 687.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ramseur, NC a Good Place to Live?

Ramseur is a small town of 1,877 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $32,964 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Ramseur stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ramseur is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ramseur city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.7

Ramseur's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ramseur costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ramseur, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$113,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$646	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	41.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$32,964	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ramseur's violent crime rate is 80.0 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

80.0 /100k

Property Crime

687.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ramseur is served primarily by Randolph County School System. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ramseur, NC	National Avg
School District	Randolph County School System	—
Elementary Schools	18	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	8	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ramseur sees average highs of 49.4°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 4.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ramseur, NC
Average High — January	49.4°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	4.6"

Demographics

Metric	Ramseur, NC	National Avg
Population	1,877	—
Median Age	30.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Franklinville, NC 2 mi Staley, NC 7 mi Asheboro, NC 9 mi Liberty, NC 9 mi Randleman, NC 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Ramseur

Ramseur, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

27316

Ramseur vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ramseur, NC affordable or expensive?

Ramseur's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ramseur roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $113,300 and median rent is $646/month.

What is the crime rate in Ramseur, NC?

Ramseur's violent crime rate is 80.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 687.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ramseur?

Public schools in Ramseur are operated by Randolph County School System. The district has 18 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 10.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ramseur, NC a good place to live?

Ramseur, NC has a population of 1,877, a median household income of $32,964, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ramseur?

Ramseur averages 49.4°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 4.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ramseur?

Ramseur, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27316.

What is the population of Ramseur?

The population of Ramseur, North Carolina is 1,877 with a median age of 30.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ramseur?

Key numbers for living in Ramseur: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $113,300, median household income $32,964, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ramseur side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.