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Ransom
A township of 1,297 people in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
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Outdoors in Ransom
Parks & trails →Conserved land0.9%107 of 11,514 acres
Trails26 mi1.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves182 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
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About Ransom
Township in Pennsylvania, US1,397Population
18 sq miArea
1,129 ftElevation
Ransom Township is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,401 at the 2020 census. The township includes the village of Milwaukee.
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Health in Ransom
Compared with Pennsylvania
2better than PA
of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 3 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Regional Hospital of ScrantonScranton · 6.1 mi · ER
The Wright Center for Community Health School Based PracticeScranton · 4.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 18411, 18504 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ransom →
Natural hazards in Ransom
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ransom →
Libraries near Ransom
See all →Nearest: Taylor Community LibraryTaylor · 3.3 miles · 54 hrs a week
Where Ransom is
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