Ranson, West Virginia

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.

📰 Local News

Read the latest West Virginia headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

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 · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Jefferson County Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ranson

• Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Islands of the Potomac Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Evitts Run Park reviews ★
• James Hite Park reviews ★
• Jefferson County Fairgrounds reviews ★
• Lancaster Circle reviews ★
• Lance-Slusher Park reviews ★
• West End Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Ranson

• Ranson Elementary School

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.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

Full forecast →

Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Ranson

🏘️ Nearby Communities