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Everything you need to know before moving to Ranson WV 25438. Is Ranson WV safe? Is Ranson WV a good place to live? The data below covers it. Demographics, public and private schools, FBI and state crime stats, air quality, climate, and top-rated restaurants. Live data from public APIs. No signup, no email required.

ZIP 25438: Ranson, WV at a Glance

Jefferson County

People & Housing in Ranson WV

Is Ranson WV a good place to live? Median income, housing, and who calls ZIP 25438 home.

Small Town

Population

7,227

Total people living in this ZIP. Bigger or smaller isn't better. Just how busy the area is.

Mixed

Median Age

35 yrs

Half the residents are older than this, half younger. A quick snapshot of who lives here.

Nat'l avg: 38.9 yrs

Middle Income

Median Household Income

$78,393

What the typical household earns per year. Higher usually means a more affluent area.

Nat'l avg: $74,580

Affordable

Median Home Value

$211,700

What the typical owner-occupied home is worth. Use it to gauge if home prices fit your budget.

Nat'l avg: $281,900

Affordable

Median Rent

$1,117 /mo

Average monthly rent. Lower means more affordable for renters.

Nat'l avg: $1,402 /mo

Owner Heavy

Owner-Occupied

67%

Share of homes lived in by their owners. Higher often signals a more settled, established neighborhood.

Nat'l avg: 64.7%

Few Degrees

Bachelor's or Higher

16.5%

Share of adults 25+ who finished college. Often tracks with stronger job markets and schools.

Nat'l avg: 35.4%

Long Commute

Mean Commute

34 min

How long the typical worker travels to their job each day. Shorter means less time in the car or on transit.

Nat'l avg: 26 min

Crime & Safety in Ranson WV

Is Ranson WV safe? Here's what the FBI and local police report for ZIP 25438.

Moderate

Violent Crime Rate

3 / 1k

Homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and sexual assault per 1,000 residents per year.

Low

Property Crime Rate

9.7 / 1k

Burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson per 1,000 residents per year.

Moderate

Overall Crime Rate

21.6 / 1k

All reported incidents per 1,000 residents per year, including non-violent and non-property offenses.

Source: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Last 12 months (2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30). Rates per 1,000 residents using ACS population. Dataset.

Restaurants & Cafés Near Ranson WV

Moving to Ranson WV 25438? These are the top-rated restaurants and cafés within 5 miles.

20+restaurants20+caféswithin 5 miles

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races

4(9,137 reviews)

Buffet

750 Hollywood Dr, Charles Town, WV 25414, USA

Ruby Tuesday

4.5(2,718 reviews)· $$

American

701 Willow Spring Dr, Charles Town, WV 25414, USA

Glory Days Grill

4.2(2,063 reviews)· $$

American

190 Oak Lee Dr, Ranson, WV 25438, USA

Must Visit

Chick-fil-A

4.6(1,955 reviews)· $

Breakfast

156 Joshua M. Freeman Blvd, Ranson, WV 25438, USA

IHOP

4(1,498 reviews)· $

American

134 Jefferson Crossing Way, Charles Town, WV 25414, USA

McDonald's

3.3(1,289 reviews)· $

American

108 Joshua M. Freeman Blvd, Ranson, WV 25438, USA

Schools Near Ranson WV

Moving to Ranson WV 25438? Public and private schools closest to this ZIP, with the ones parents typically look at.

9elementary3middle3highwithin 5 miles · 14 public · 1 private

Wright Denny Intermediate School

Public

Elementary· 0.9 mi away

Grades 03 to 05

209 W Congress St, Charles Town, WV, 25414

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Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia

Public

High· 1.0 mi awayCharter

Grades K to 12

44 Trifecta Pl, Charles Town, WV, 25414

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Ranson Elementary School

Public

Elementary· 1.3 mi away

Grades PK to 05

245 Ranson Campus Blvd, Ranson, WV, 25438

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Charles Town Middle School

Public

Middle· 1.6 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

193 High St, Charles Town, WV, 25414

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Page Jackson Elementary

Public

Elementary· 2.1 mi away

Grades PK to 02

370 Page Jackson School Rd, Charles Town, WV, 25414

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Washington High School

Public

High· 3.0 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

300 Washington Patriots Dr, Charles Town, WV, 25414

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Driswood Elementary School

Public

Elementary· 3.4 mi away

Grades PK to 05

75 Caspian Way, Shenandoah Junction, WV, 25442

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WEE DISCIPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Private

Elementary· 3.5 mi away

· Other religious· 49 students

114 POOR FARM RD # 101, KEARNEYSVILLE, WV, 25430

Jefferson High School

Public

High· 3.9 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

4141 Flowing Springs Rd, Shenandoah Junction, WV, 25442

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T A Lowery Elementary School

Public

Elementary· 4.0 mi away

Grades PK to 05

103 Shenandoah Junction Rd, Shenandoah Junction, WV, 25442

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Wildwood Middle School

Public

Middle· 4.2 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

1209 Shenandoah Junction Rd, Shenandoah Junction, WV, 25442

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C. W. Shipley Elementary School

Public

Elementary· 4.5 mi away

Grades K to 05

652 Shipley School Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV, 25425

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Public schools: NCES Common Core of Data 2024-25. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey 2021-22 (newest released, biennial).

Air Quality in Ranson WV

Is Ranson WV safe to breathe? Live EPA readings for particulates, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

Clean Air

EPA US AQI

The EPA's overall Air Quality Index. 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101+ starts being unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Nat'l avg: 50

Clean

PM2.5

4.3 µg/m³

Tiny particles from car exhaust, fires, and dust that get deep into your lungs. Lower is healthier. EPA's safe limit is 9.

Nat'l avg: 9 µg/m³

Clean

PM10

4.4 µg/m³

Coarser airborne particles like dust and pollen. WHO considers under 15 µg/m³ healthy.

Nat'l avg: 15 µg/m³

Low Ozone

Ozone

49 µg/m³

Ground-level ozone, the main ingredient in smog. Spikes on hot, sunny days.

Nat'l avg: 100 µg/m³

Low NO2

NO₂

4.7 µg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide, mostly from car exhaust. Higher near busy roads and highways.

Nat'l avg: 10 µg/m³

Low CO

Carbon Monoxide

151 µg/m³

Carbon monoxide from cars, gas heaters, and fires. Outdoor levels in residential areas usually run well below safety limits.

Nat'l avg: 4000 µg/m³

Climate in Ranson WV (3-yr avg)

Moving to Ranson WV 25438? Summer highs, winter lows, precipitation, and how hot or cold it actually gets.

Hot

Summer Avg High

86.3°F

How hot a typical summer afternoon gets. Personal taste. Some love it warm.

Mild

Winter Avg Low

29.4°F

How cold a typical winter night gets. Below freezing means real winters.

Comfortable

Annual Rainfall

36"

Total inches of rain per year. U.S. average is around 30 inches.

Minimal

Annual Snowfall

4.3"

Average inches of snow per year. 0-5 mild, 30+ serious winter, shoveling weather.

Hot Often

Days ≥ 90°F / yr

How many days a year feel sweltering. More days = bigger AC bills.

Many Freezes

Days ≤ 32°F / yr

How many days a year hit freezing. More days = bigger heating bills and icy mornings.

Annual Avg High

66.1°F

Average daily high across the year. Useful one-number summary of how warm the area runs.

Annual Avg Low

47.4°F

Average daily low across the year. Together with the high, gives you the typical temperature swing.

Data sources: ZIP geocoding via Zippopotam, demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 5-year survey (2022), air quality and climate from Open-Meteo, restaurants from Google Places (powered by Google). National averages from ACS 2022. Census numbers reflect a rolling 5-year average. Air quality reflects the most recent hourly observation. Climate averages cover the 3 most recent calendar years. Restaurant data filtered to 1,000+ reviews within 5 miles. Verify with local sources before making relocation decisions.

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