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Ness County, KS
5 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Ness County, Kansas.
Population
2,653
Land area
1,075sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Ness County
Ness County at a glance
- Ness County is 93% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,616 a year, 8% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,700 (59% below Kansas) and median rent is $538 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Ness City (1,162), Bazine (406) and Ransom (279).
Local data for Ness County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ness County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,616
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$89,700
Median rent
$538/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,111), Mexican Americans (379), Irish Americans (248).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$14.5M
547 loans, 1,312 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ness County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ness County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
739
Most often 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 zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ness County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ness County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ness County, KS?
- Ness City is the largest city or town in Ness County, with about 1,162 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ness County?
- Ness County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 67515, 67516, 67518, 67521, 67560.
- What is the population of Ness County, KS?
- About 2,653 people live in Ness County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ness County?
- Ness County borders Finney County, Ellis County, Pawnee County, Rush County, Gove County, Trego County, Hodgeman County, Lane County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023