Ransom Canyon, TX

Ransom Canyon, Texas

Ransom Canyon, Texas is 10 miles E of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 258 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. It is in Lubbock county. The town is part of the Lubbock metro area. The population of Ransom Canyon is 1,011.

The People and Families of Ransom Canyon

In Ransom Canyon, about 82% of adults are married. Ransom Canyon, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ransom Canyon had a median family income of $85,944. Ransom Canyon is one of the richer towns in Texas. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Ransom Canyon. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. Notably, Ransom Canyon is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Ransom Canyon political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Ransom Canyon.

Ransom Canyon Housing

Of the housing in Ransom Canyon, approximately 94% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Ransom Canyon than most places in Texas.

Commuting

In Ransom Canyon, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ransom Canyon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Ransom Canyon, TX

Comparing Ransom Canyon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Ransom Canyon Almanac

Ransom Canyon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ransom Canyon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Ransom Canyon residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ransom Canyon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Ransom Canyon Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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