Ransom Canyon, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ransom Canyon
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Ransom Canyon water tower, November 2009
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 Ransom Canyon
Location in Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Lubbock |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Established | 1965 |
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| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,104 ft (946 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,189 |
| • Density | 1,265/sq mi (487.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79364, 79366
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| Area code | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-60672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388617 |
Ransom Canyon is a small and interesting town located in Lubbock County, in West Texas, United States. In 2020, about 1,189 people lived here. It's part of the larger Lubbock area. This town is known for its beautiful lakes and unique homes.
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Town Geography
Ransom Canyon is found inside Yellow House Canyon. This canyon is on the eastern edge of a large flat area called the Llano Estacado. The Yellow House Canyon was formed by the North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River. This river has been dammed in several places. These dams created lakes like Buffalo Springs Lake and Lake Ransom Canyon.
Land and Water Area
The town covers a total area of about 2.4 square kilometers (0.94 square miles). Most of this area, about 2.0 square kilometers (0.79 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.15 square miles), is water. This means about 16% of the town's area is water.
Local Climate
Ransom Canyon has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. This type of climate is often shown as "BSk" on climate maps.
Town Population
The number of people living in Ransom Canyon has grown over the years. In 1980, there were 561 residents. By 2020, the population had increased to 1,189 people.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the population has changed:
- 1980: 561 people
- 1990: 750 people
- 2000: 1,011 people
- 2010: 1,096 people
- 2020: 1,189 people
In 2020, there were 1,189 people living in Ransom Canyon. These people made up 400 households, with 309 of them being families.
Education for Students
Students in Ransom Canyon attend schools run by two different districts. These are the Roosevelt and Slaton Independent School Districts.
Robert Bruno's Art and Homes
Robert R. Bruno Jr. (1945–2008) was a talented sculptor and inventor. He was born in Los Angeles in 1945. Robert spent his childhood in Mexico and the United States. He later studied art at college and graduate school.
The Steel House
In 1971, Robert moved to Lubbock to teach art at Texas Tech University. He started building his famous "Steel House" in 1973. This unique house was inspired by an earlier sculpture he made. The Steel House is made of special steel that changes color over time. It weighs 110 tons and stands on four hollow legs. The house has three levels and is 2,200 square feet in size. Robert finished building it just 10 months before he passed away in 2008.
The Rock House
In 1982, Robert and his wife, Patricia Mills, started a company called P&R Surge Systems. Later, in 1991, Robert worked with others to build another amazing home. This was the "Rock House," which weighs 460 tons. It was inspired by the unique buildings of Antoni Gaudi.
Images for kids
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Lake Ransom Canyon
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A large dust cloud moving toward Ransom Canyon
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The Lawson Rock House in Ransom Canyon
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Robert Bruno's Steel House overlooking the canyon
See also
In Spanish: Ransom Canyon (Texas) para niños
