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Ness City, KS
City in Ness County, Kansas.
Population
1,162
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
798
ZIP codes
0
Ness City and its ZIP codes
Ness City at a glance
- Ness City is about 22 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,583 a year, 13% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,600 (46% below Kansas) and median rent is $663 a month.
Local data for Ness City, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ness City, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,583
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$116,600
Median rent
$663/mo
Homeownership
81.9%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
13.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (435), Mexican Americans (164), Irish Americans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ness County. PPP loans are for Ness City.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.3 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
How people get to work
Ness City, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ness City, 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
22.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ness City, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Ness City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BazineCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| RansomCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BrownellCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| AlexanderCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| UticaCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| McCrackenCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| HanstonCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| JetmoreCity | 25 mi | 4.2 |
| BurdettCity | 27 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ness City, KS in?
- Ness City is in Ness County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Ness City, KS?
- About 1,162 people live in Ness City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ness City?
- Nearby places include Bazine (12 mi), Ransom (13 mi), Brownell (16 mi), Alexander (19 mi), Utica (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023