Ransom township, Michigan
Ransom township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ransom township is a geographic entity located in Hillsdale County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 808. The land area covers 30.08 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 808 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38 yrs | ±9.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 312 | ±75 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 383 | ±92 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 312 | ±75 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 71 | ±39 |
| Median Home Value | $171,100 | ±$17,944 |
| Median Gross Rent | $750 | ±$603 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,000 | ±$15,509 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,660 | ±$5,588 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 59 | ±37 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.6% | ±17.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 308 | ±74 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.8% | ±14.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF RANSOM
GUS Population: 806 (2024)
ID: 128424
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ATTN: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
8620 HARTLEY ROAD, WALDRON MI 49288-9231
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GUS Population: 45,590 (2024)
ID: 166588
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIR FISCAL OFFICER
29 N HOWELL ST, 1, HILLSDALE MI 49242-1698
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ADDISON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ADDISON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ADDISON, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-KG | HILLSDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | CAMDEN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | HILLSDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Edon, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Edon, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fayette, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fayette, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hillsdale Beauty College
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College Vocational | 11.1 mi away | 64 Waldron St, Hillsdale, MI, 49242 |
5174374670
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PIONEER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 106 BAUBICE, PIONEER, OH, 43554 |
(833) 633-7323
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Hillsdale College
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College | 12.1 mi away | 33 E College St, Hillsdale, MI, 49242 |
5174377341
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PITTSFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 9268 EAST HUDSON ROAD, PITTSFORD, MI, 49271 |
(517) 523-2565
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WALDRON DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 107 NORTH MAIN STREET, WALDRON, MI, 49288 |
(517) 286-6511
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HUDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 205 SOUTH MARKET STREET, HUDSON, MI, 49247 |
(517) 448-3801
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HILLSDALE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 11 EAST BACON STREET, HILLSDALE, MI, 49242 |
(517) 437-6470
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CAMDEN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 119 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CAMDEN, MI, 49232 |
(517) 368-5554
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READING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 104 NORTH MAIN STREET, READING, MI, 49274 |
(517) 283-3916
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NORMAL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 301 N. EAGLE ST., FAYETTE, OH, 43521 |
(419) 237-2115
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HILLSDALE, MI US, located 12.3 miles from Ransom township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6° | 15.1° | 22.8° | 2.77" | 13.3" |
| February | 33.9° | 16.4° | 25.1° | 2.25" | 11.5" |
| March | 44.3° | 24.5° | 34.4° | 2.40" | 5.2" |
| April | 57.7° | 35.0° | 46.3° | 3.68" | 1.5" |
| May | 69.3° | 46.8° | 58.1° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.5° | 56.5° | 67.5° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.5° | 59.9° | 71.2° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.1° | 58.3° | 69.2° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.9° | 50.3° | 62.1° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.1° | 39.6° | 50.4° | 3.43" | 0.1" |
| November | 47.2° | 30.1° | 38.7° | 2.97" | 3.4" |
| December | 35.7° | 21.8° | 28.7° | 2.44" | 9.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsford CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| Pioneer village | Village | 6.7 mi | — |
| Waldron village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Cambria CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Alvordton CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
| Lake Seneca CDP | CDP | 9.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2605967120. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.