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IL area data

Ransom, IL

Ransom, IL.

Population: 358 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$208,032
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+28.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$209,502
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
coldWave, strongWind, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Rees Field (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-334 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,947
Median annual property tax
$2,500
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
56.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,384
Average weekly wage
$1,070
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
74

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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