Ness County GIS Maps
Ness County, Kansas, has 2,687 residents and covers 1,074.7 square miles. The population declined 13.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Ness County is 20135.
Ness City is the county's largest population center. Ness County also includes 7 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 24 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Ness County Trends
- Population
- 2,687▾
- Median Home Value
- $85,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 653▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Ness County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Ness County Population
Ness County had 2,687 residents in 2020. That was 13.5% lower than in 2010. Ness County had 767 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 3 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Ness City, Ransom and Bazine.
Population Trend in Ness County KS
Ness County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Ness County Zip Codes
Ness County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Ness City (67560), Ransom (67572) and Bazine (67516). Ness City is the largest zip by population, with about 1,557 residents or 58% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 86% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Ness County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67560 | Ness City | 1,557 | ▾ -10.5% |
| 67572 | Ransom | 390 | ▾ -14.5% |
| 67516 | Bazine | 367 | ▾ -17.9% |
| 67584 | Utica | 233 | ▾ -13.4% |
| 67521 | Brownell | 140 | ▾ -9.7% |
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Ness County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Ness County Demographics
Ness County has a median age of 46.1, which makes the county a little older than Kansas overall. About 20.2% of residents are under 18, while 24.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 24.6% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Ness County KS
Median Age
46.1
Under 18
20.2%
Age 65+
24.6%
Bachelor's+
23%
Ness County School Districts
Ness County is served by 3 public school districts with 653 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Ness City Unified 303, LaCrosse Unified 395 and Western Plains Unified 106. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Ness County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ness City Unified School District 303 | 277 | 42.4% | ▾ -1.1% |
| LaCrosse Unified School District 395 | 249 | 38.1% | ▾ -11.4% |
| Western Plains Unified School District 106 | 127 | 19.4% | — 0% |
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Ness County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Ness County Housing & Real Estate
Ness County has a median home value of $85,400 and a median gross rent of $653. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $147,475 and homes spent about 85 days on the market.
Ness County Housing Mix
Ness County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Ness County Housing Trends
Ness County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Ness County, KS
Ness County has 165 business listings across 99 categories. The largest categories in Ness County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (9, 5.5%), Auto Repair (6, 3.6%), and Gas Stations (5, 3.0%). The full Ness County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Ness County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Ness County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 9 | 5.5% |
| Auto Repair | 6 | 3.6% |
| Gas Stations | 5 | 3.0% |
| Business Management Services | 4 | 2.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 | 2.4% |
| Public And Government Association | 4 | 2.4% |
| Libraries | 4 | 2.4% |
| Discount Store | 3 | 1.8% |
| Hospitals | 3 | 1.8% |
| Elementary School | 3 | 1.8% |
Ness County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Simpson Farm Enterprises | Agricultural Service | Ransom |
| Circle C Country Supply | Agriculture | Bazine |
| High Plains Farm Credit | Agriculture Association | Ness City |
| Cactus Club | American Restaurants | Ness City |
| Secondhand Store | Antique Store | Ness City |
| Circle C Country Supply | Arts And Crafts | Bazine |
| Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts | Automotive Parts And Accessories | Ness City |
| JF Automotive LLC | Auto Repair | Ness City |
| BTI Ness City | B2B Tractor Dealers | Ness City |
| Alitza's Sweet Treats | Bakeries | Bazine |
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Ness County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Ness County Basemaps
Ness County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Ness County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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