Ranson corporation is a small town of 5,497 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $80,242
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is
9% above the national average.
Strengths:
Ranson corporation stands out for below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ranson corporation is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ranson corporation 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: 108.6
Ranson corporation's overall cost of living index is 108.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ranson corporation costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.
Metric
Ranson corporation, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$214,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,277
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,242
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ranson corporation's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
66.5 /100k
Property Crime
467.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ranson corporation is served primarily by Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy.
Metric
Ranson corporation, WV
National Avg
School District
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ranson corporation sees average highs of 41.3°F in January
and 86.9°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.1 inches of snow per year.
Ranson corporation's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Ranson corporation roughly 9% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $214,300 and median rent is $1,277/month.
Ranson corporation's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 467.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ranson corporation are operated by Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ranson corporation, WV has a population of 5,497, a median household income of $80,242, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Ranson corporation averages 41.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 23.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ranson corporation, WV is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 25438, 25430.
The population of Ranson corporation, West Virginia is 5,497 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ranson corporation: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $214,300, median household income $80,242, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ranson corporation side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
