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Ransom

A township of 203 people in Nobles County, Minnesota
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Conserved land0.5%121 of 23,191 acres
Trails0.8 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Ransom

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
1,621 ftElevation

Ransom is an unincorporated community in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States.

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Most working residents leave Ransom for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Worthington (32%), Ellsworth (7%) and Brewster (6%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Worthington
32%
Ellsworth
7%
Brewster
6%
Sioux Falls, SD
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Ransom →

Health in Ransom

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1better than MN·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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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

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail🌪️ Tornadoes
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Ransom has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 9°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
58° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Little Rock Public LibraryLittle Rock · 9.5 miles · 20 hrs a week
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