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Ransom
A township of 203 people in Nobles County, Minnesota
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Outdoors in Ransom
Parks & trails →Conserved land0.5%121 of 23,191 acres
Trails0.8 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map
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About Ransom
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States1,621 ftElevation
Ransom is an unincorporated community in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States.
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Health in Ransom
Compared with Minnesota
1better than MN·11worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Sanford Worthington Medical CenterWorthington · 9.6 mi · ER
Access Health - WorthingtonWorthington · 10.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56168, 56117 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ransom →
Natural hazards in Ransom
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ransom →
Where Ransom is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
Minnesota · MN · Nobles CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
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How things work in Ransom
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