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Brownell, KS
City in Ness County, Kansas.
Population
14
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
71
ZIP codes
0
Brownell and its ZIP codes
Brownell at a glance
- Brownell is 96% denser than Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ness County. PPP loans are for Brownell.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,331
1,076 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,371
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.9M
FY 2026, $11,112 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Brownell, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
739
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 16°F
Cities near Brownell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RansomCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| McCrackenCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| BazineCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Ness CityCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| AlexanderCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| EllisCity | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| SchoenchenCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| UticaCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| LiebenthalCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| La CrosseCity | 25 mi | 1 |
| OgallahCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| Rush CenterCity | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| WaKeeneyCity | 27 mi | 1.8 |
| MunjorCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.3 |
| HaysCity | 28 mi | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brownell, KS in?
- Brownell is in Ness County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Brownell, KS?
- About 14 people live in Brownell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brownell?
- Nearby places include Ransom (10 mi), McCracken (10 mi), Bazine (14 mi), Ness City (16 mi), Alexander (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023