About Ranson
Set in the northeastern part of West Virginia, Ranson is a close-knit town counting 6,035 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Ranson is a recognized community. The community covers 8.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 745 residents per square mile.
📰 Ranson News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ranson Unique
- A top-25 city in West Virginia by population (#23 of 230 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Ranson — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,035.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Ranson
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ranson
- Applebee's — american
- Paddy's
- Pizza City — pizza
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Sibling Coffee Roasters — coffee shop (café)
- So Angelina!
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Abolitionist Ale Works
- Anthonys Pizza VI
- Blaze Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Jefferson County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ranson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ranson
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Jefferson Medical Center ★ (1/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.