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Ransom

A township of 808 people in Hillsdale County, Michigan
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About Ransom

Civil township in Michigan, United States
808Population
30.2 sq miArea
1,001 ftElevation

Ransom Township is a civil township of Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,012 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Ransom for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Hillsdale (8%), Holiday City (5%) and Ann Arbor (4%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Hillsdale
8%
Holiday City, OH
5%
Ann Arbor
4%
Montpelier, OH
3%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Ransom →

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7worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Hillsdale HospitalHillsdale · 10.7 mi · ER
Bryan Community Health CenterBryan · 20.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49266, 49242, 49271 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ransom →

Natural hazards in Ransom

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Ransom has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 19°Winter
58° / 37°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
61° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Pioneer Branch LibraryPioneer · 6.6 miles · 46 hrs a week

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