Cost of living in Ransom County, ND
Population 5,662 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Ransom County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Ransom County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Ransom County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Ransom County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Ransom County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Ransom County
State and local tax rates for North Dakota.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Ransom County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Ransom County
What it costs to live in Ransom County each month.
- Rent $716
- Energy $199
- Water $50
- Groceries $322
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $506
- State tax $67
- Rent $928
- Energy $239
- Water $60
- Groceries $534
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $890
- State tax $121
- Rent $1,225
- Energy $298
- Water $70
- Groceries $810
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $890
- State tax $121
Frequently asked questions about Ransom County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Ransom County?
In Ransom County, ND, a one-bedroom apartment averages $716 per month, a two-bedroom averages $928 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,225 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Ransom County?
In Ransom County, ND, the average household income is $74,521 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,993 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Ransom County?
The estimated cost of living in Ransom County, ND is approximately $2,660 per month for a single person, $4,056 for a couple, $6,484 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Ransom County?
The combined sales tax rate in Ransom County, ND is 6.97%, which includes the North Dakota state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 1.97%.
Is Ransom County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Ransom County, ND would need approximately $2,660 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $74,521 per year ($6,210 per month). Ransom County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Ransom County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ransom County, ND is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Ransom County?
The average home value in Ransom County, ND is $174,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,838, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Ransom County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP