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Ness City, KS
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Ness City, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Ness City a Good Place to Live?
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 0.4% (89% 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 $111,879. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ness City reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 906/100K.
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.