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Ness City, Kansas

city · Ness County

At a glance

1,162
Population
$116,600
Median home value (all homes)
62% below U.S. median
$122,050
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$663/mo
Median rent
51% below U.S. median
$64,583
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
13.6 min
Average commute
89.5%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing44% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost51% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college42 mi
Nearest community college47 mi
Nearest technical college44 mi
High school graduates91.6%
College graduates29.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Ness County Economic Development
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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