Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 36.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 78% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 648 (36.9%) |
| Some College | 206 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 263 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 197 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 437 (24.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,689 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $88,034 ▼ 68% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $683/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 1,577 |
| Vacant Units | 377 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Ness County is located in Kansas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,710 residents. With a median age of 44.8, it is a middle-aged county.
Ness County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,688 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Ness County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $88,034 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $683. Homeownership rates are high at 78.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Ness County are primarily White (80.11%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Ness County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67516 | Bazine | 563 | $60,370 | $75,800 | $663 | 1.8% | 33.8% |
| 67521 | Brownell | 147 | $108,950 | $77,600 | — | 2.7% | 72.6% |
| 67560 | Ness City | 1,394 | $77,917 | $107,300 | $708 | 0.5% | 37.7% |
| 67572 | Ransom | 403 | $56,250 | $64,500 | $625 | 2.0% | 24.8% |
| 67584 | Utica | 150 | $61,250 | $33,900 | — | 0.0% | 29.3% |