Ransom Township, PA
Living in Ransom Township
Bikeability2
Walkability9
Commute47
Public Transit2
Affordability56
Public Safety90
Airports5
Hospitals38
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation+225 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
78%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate45%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office24%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$215kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$604Median Monthly Rent+$14 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke4%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene32%
LP gas18%
Utility gas15%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ransom Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38
Property Crime in Ransom Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ransom Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ransom Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ransom Township, PA
Triboro Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Holy Rosary Elementary School
4 miles, S
All Saints Academy
4 miles, E
Pa Treatment & Healing - Scranton
5 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Ransom Township, PA
University of Scranton
6 miles, E
Yeshivath Beth Moshe
6 miles, E
Marywood University
7 miles, E
Clarks Summit University
8 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ransom Township, PA
Clarks Summit State Hospital
6 miles, N
Regional Hospital of Scranton
6 miles, E
Moses Taylor Hospital
6 miles, E
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
6 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Ransom Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
5 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
55 miles, S
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
78 miles, NW