Ness County, KS

Living in Ness County

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 62
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 15
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Schools 19
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Residents

2.9k Population -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

$56k Median 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

$73k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$389 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ness County, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ness County, KS

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Sacred Heart School
2 miles, S
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St Mary's School
37 miles, NE
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Holy Family Elementary
42 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Ness County, KS

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Barclay College
74 miles, SE
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Sterling College
94 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ness County, KS

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Lane County Hospital
30 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Ness County, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
42 miles, NE
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