Ness County

KS · Pop. 196,743 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Ness County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 196,743.

$/Acre: $7,233

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 255.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.22%

Combined Sales Tax7.72%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$52,326

Poverty Rate10.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,233

Median Home Price$498K

Acres for Sale3638

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall20.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,168 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)217 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K451

Property Crime /100K450

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak