At a Glance
Median Income
$65,982
$48,359 per capita
Home Value
$100,300
Zillow: $123,738
Median Rent
$679/mo
15.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
16.2% smoking rate
How Ness City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ness City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ness City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ness City residents earn a median household income of $65,982 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,359. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ness City is $100,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,738. Median rent is $679/month, with 15.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
29.8% of adults in Ness City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ness City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,136
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density778/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,982
Per Capita$48,359
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$227M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,300
Rent$679
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$123,738
Housing Units619
Rent Burden15.5%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death13,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain22.6 in/yr
Elevation2,261 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 9%
Commute13 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ness City was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
12.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.