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Ness City, KS

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Population
1,313
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,251 ft
Median Home Value
$116,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$663/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,583
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Ness City

Ness City is the quiet county seat of Ness County, sitting out among the wide-open farm fields of western Kansas. Founded in the late 1800s as a railroad hub for local ranchers and farmers, it has grown into a friendly, close-knit community with a relaxed pace of life. Daily routines are simple and grounded, centered around local shops along Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

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The town's centerpiece is the Old Ness County Bank Building, a striking four-story limestone structure known across the region as the Skyscraper of the Plains. Day-to-day life is anchored by good local schools, county offices, and independent businesses where neighbors easily stay connected. For anyone looking to relocate somewhere peaceful with plenty of room to breathe, Ness City offers classic prairie living and genuine small-town warmth.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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