Ness County, KS
Living in Ness County
Bikeability24
Walkability62
Commute100
Public Transit26
Affordability93
Public Safety81
Airports3
Hospitals48
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.9kPopulation-244 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$8.9k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector58%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office13%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$73kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$389Median Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas32%
Utility gas57%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ness County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Ness County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (17%)(80%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton11%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ness County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado44
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ness County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ness County, KS
Sacred Heart School
2 miles, S
St Mary's School
37 miles, NE
Thomas More Prep-Marian High
41 miles, NE
Holy Family Elementary
42 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Ness County, KS
Fort Hays State University
41 miles, NE
National American University-Garden City
62 miles, SW
Barclay College
74 miles, SE
Sterling College
94 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ness County, KS
Ness County Hospital District #2
2 miles, S
Grisell Memorial Hospital
11 miles, N
Hodgeman County Health Center
27 miles, S
Lane County Hospital
30 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Ness County, KS
Hays Regional Airport
42 miles, NE
Garden City Regional Airport
58 miles, SW
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
115 miles, SW
Salina Regional Airport
124 miles, E