Ranson
City in West Virginia, United States
Overview
Ranson is a small, welcoming city set in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. Known for its historic charm and proximity to outdoor attractions, it offers a relaxed pace and a friendly community. Ranson melds local culture with easy access to nearby towns and scenic countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
West Virginia
Population
5,433
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.30°, -77.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,355
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
75
English
99
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.6°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-23.0°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1054 mm
Internet Speed
459 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
61VA
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.