Ransom, IL is a small town located in LaSalle County and home to 592 people according to the latest census. It has a population density of 15 people per square mile compared to the US density of 93 people per square mile. To accommodate its small population, there are several businesses, outdoor activities, organizations, and sporting events that locals can enjoy year-round.
Businesses include a post office, two churches, a gas station and convenience store, and an auto repair shop. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking at nearby Starved Rock State Park or fishing at Matthiessen State Park. Other organizations in the area offer recreational programs for both adults and children as well as access to local parks. Local sporting events include football games in the fall, basketball games in the winter, baseball games in the spring, and soccer tournaments in the summer.
With its quiet atmosphere and access to a variety of activities suitable for all ages, Ransom is an ideal place for families looking for peaceful living without sacrificing opportunities for entertainment or recreation.
The population in Ransom (zip 60470) is 592. There are 16 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ransom (zip 60470) is 42.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ransom (zip 60470) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ransom (zip 60470)
- 48.6% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 39.2% are married with children
- 9.1% have children, but are single
Race in Ransom (zip 60470)
- 97.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander