Ness City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ness County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,136
Population
778/sq mi density
$65,982
Median Income
$48,359 per capita
$100,300
Home Value
$123,738 Zillow
$679
Median Rent
15.5% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,982 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,300 home value, $679/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ness City experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,261 ft (689 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4541°N, 99.9047°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ness County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in |
Ness City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.6").