Ransom is a city in Ness County, Kansas, United States.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32 square miles (0.83 km2), all land.

[7] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[8] The 2020 United States census counted 260 people, 117 households, and 57 families in Ransom.

There were 160 housing units at an average density of 455.8 per square mile (176.0/km2).

49.6% of households consisted of individuals and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 178 housing units at an average density of 556.3 per square mile (214.8/km2).

36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 179 housing units at an average density of 548.8 per square mile (211.9/km2).

40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The community is served by Western Plains USD 106 public school district.

[23] The Ransom Longhorns won the Kansas State High School boys class 1A Track & Field championship in 1972 and 1999.