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Ransom, IL
Village in LaSalle County, Illinois.
Population
245
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
245
ZIP codes
0
Ransom and its ZIP codes
Local data for Ransom, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for LaSalle County. PPP loans are for Ransom.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,975
38,720 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,510
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$719M
FY 2026, $6,555 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ransom, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
825
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
222
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ransom, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Ransom
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KinsmanVillage | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| VeronaVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| StreatorCity | 9.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Grand RidgeVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MarseillesCity | 11 mi | 9 |
| KangleyVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| SenecaVillage | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| CornellVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| DwightVillage | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| OdellVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| MazonVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Long PointVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| OttawaCity | 17 mi | 14.9 |
| NaplateVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| LeonoreVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| GardnerVillage | 18 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ransom, IL in?
- Ransom is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Ransom, IL?
- About 245 people live in Ransom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ransom?
- Nearby places include Kinsman (5 mi), Verona (8.8 mi), Streator (9.7 mi), Grand Ridge (11 mi), Marseilles (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023