Fort Ransom is a small town of 106 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $80,000
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fort Ransom stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Fort Ransom is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fort Ransom 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: 89.8
Fort Ransom's overall cost of living index is 89.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fort Ransom costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fort Ransom, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$168,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$633
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fort Ransom's violent crime rate is 76.7 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.7 /100k
Property Crime
594.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fort Ransom is served primarily by FT RANSOM 6.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fort Ransom, ND
National Avg
School District
FT RANSOM 6
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Ransom sees average highs of 18.5°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 22.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 46.7 inches of snow per year.
Fort Ransom's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fort Ransom roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $168,800 and median rent is $633/month.
Fort Ransom's violent crime rate is 76.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 594.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fort Ransom are operated by FT RANSOM 6.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.1:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Ransom, ND has a population of 106, a median household income of $80,000, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
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.
Fort Ransom averages 18.5°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.3 inches
with about 46.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Fort Ransom, North Dakota is 106 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Ransom: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $168,800, median household income $80,000, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Ransom side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
