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Ness City, KS


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Ness City, Kansas

Ness City, Kansas, in Ness county, is 149 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. The city contains a population of approximately 1,534.

The People and Families of Ness City

In Ness City, about 63% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Ness City, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ness City had a median family income of $42,500. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Ness City.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Ness City.

Ness City Housing

Ness City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Ness City, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Ness City can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Ness City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNess City Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Ness City Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Ness City Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Ness City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ness City, KS

Comparing Ness City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women77
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built57
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