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Ness City, KS

Ness City, KS.

Population: 1,336 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$123,967
1-year appreciation
+15.7%
3-year appreciation
+28.4%
5-year appreciation
+43.5%
10-year appreciation
+90.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$123,967
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
22.5 in
Annual snowfall
14.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Larned National Historic Site (42 mi)
Nearest airport
Ness City Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hays Regional Airport (HYS) (44 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-4 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Median annual property tax
$1,938
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
75.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
695
Average weekly wage
$991
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Wholesale Trade, Other Services

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

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