West Virginia Jefferson County
Ranson
A city in Jefferson County, West Virginia — population 5,360 as of 2020.
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Shepherd University to host 30th Appalachian Heritage Festival September 24-27
Shepherd University will celebrate the 30th annual Appalachian Heritage Festival September 24-27 with four days of music, dance, history, and community. All events are free and open to the public, with activities taking place on Shepherd University’s campus, along King Street,…
EventsIn and around Ranson
See & do
- Alpha Fit And Rejuvenation
- Apple Tree Gardens Apartments
- Charles C. Marcus Field
- Code Ninjas
- Ranson Park
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Ranson by the numbers
- Area
- 8.1 sq mi (20.99 km²), 0 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.3
- Households
- 2,351
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $89,523
- Median house value
- $242,700
- Office
- ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
- Address
- 312 S MILDRED ST, RANSON, WV 25438