Ramsey, Indiana, 2016
Ramsey’s story
142 years in pictures
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- 1884Ramsey is settled
RamseyIN
A town settled in 1884, now home to 439 people.
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
439
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$246K
+3.4% in a year
Median age
46.7
years
Jobs based here
20
A commuter town
Is Ramsey a good place to live?
29% of residents are 65 or older in Ramsey, above both the Indiana town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Ramsey has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
439 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Ramsey: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ramsey, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRamsey Water Company, Inc.1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHarrison County Circuit Court ClerkHarrison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4716647166 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ramsey.
Work & commute
Ramsey has 0.1 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
Employers in Ramsey shed 32 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 20. The top destinations are Louisville (10%), Jackson Township (9%) and Jeffersonville (7%). The median commute is under 22 miles.
0%work in town
| Ramsey | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Ramsey0%
Louisville10%
Jackson Township9%
Jeffersonville7%
New Albany6%
22 mi
median commute distance
20
jobs based in Ramsey
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer adults under 35 in Ramsey than across Indiana
Adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 28% of residents (17% statewide). The median age in Ramsey is 46.7 years. Four-year graduates: 28% of adults 25 and older here, 30% across Indiana.
46.7median age · IN 38.1
| Ramsey | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 22% | 29% |
RamseyIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school51%
Some college11%
Associate’s3%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
41% women, 59% men
About 144 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.7 points). Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Ramsey | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.4% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4.1% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.5% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.3% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.6% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.8% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 50.5% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.5% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 2.5% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.9% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.7% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Ramsey, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
The town’s peak summer temperature stands at 87°F.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–44°
Spring43–67°
Summer63–86°
Fall45–68°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Ramsey is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 54% of U.S. communities. Households in Ramsey have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2018. Expected losses in Ramsey break down as 46% from inland flooding and 28% from tornadoes.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Ramsey’s typical home value is about $246K
In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 3.4%. 70% of households own their home in Ramsey.
$246KZillow home value
Typical home value
Ramsey$246K
Indiana$257K
+3.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ramsey
15pages on Ramsey
The big questions
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ramsey; the nearest are
Indiana University-SoutheastUniversity or college · Public · New Albany18.3 mi$8,424 in-state tuitionJefferson Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Louisville, KY22.4 mi$4,808 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Ramsey residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Ramsey for work
Where Ramsey’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
20jobs based in Ramsey
0%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Ramsey
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Ramsey is a Census-designated place in Jackson Township, Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is the location of North Harrison High School.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 705 ft
- ZIP code
- 47166
Questions about Ramsey
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ramsey, IN a good place to live?
Ramsey has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Ramsey, IN known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Gerald Andrew Gettelfinger and Forrest Lucas.