Kansas
Ness City is a small town in Kansas with a population of 1,136. Residents earn $65,982 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ness City receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ness City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ness City is $65,982, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ness City is $100,300, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $679 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Ness City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches, including 15.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 88.9% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.1% |
| 17% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,982 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,359 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,985 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 144 |
| County GDP | $227M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,320 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.31% |
| Commute Time | 13.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $100,300 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $111,879 |
| Census Median Rent | $679 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $643 |
| 1 Bedroom | $668 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $877 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,163 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,168 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,320 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.31% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 13,844/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 11.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.6 inches |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,261 ft (689 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4541°N, 99.9047°W |
| County FIPS | 20135 |
Winner: Republican by 79 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.8% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.67 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 13.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |