Ness County Map, Kansas

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Ness County, Kansas

Ness County is out in west-central Kansas. It’s pretty flat around here. Farming is the main business, no surprises there. Wheat and cattle are the usual suspects.

Ness City is the county seat. It’s known for its striking Old Ness County Bank building—nicknamed the “Skyscraper of the Plains” (even though it’s only three stories tall).

U.S. Highway 283 runs through, keeping things connected. With a population of just under 3,000, life moves at its own pace here. Ness County has quiet landscapes, friendly communities, and a slice of classic Kansas living.

Category	Details
County Name	Ness County
County Seat	Ness City
Population	2,700
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Ness City, Bazine, Ransom, and several smaller communities
Interstates and Highways	U.S. Highway 283, U.S. Highway 96, Kansas Highway 4
FIPS Code	20-135
Total Area (Land and Water)	1,087 square miles (land: 1,085 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)	Trego County (North), Ellis County (Northeast), Rush County (East), Pawnee County (Southeast), Hodgeman County (South), Finney County (Southwest), Lane County (West), Gove County (Northwest)
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CST)
State	Kansas
Coordinates	38.51°N, 99.98°W
Etymology	Named after Noah V. Ness
Major Landmarks	Ness County Historical Museum, Monument Rocks (a natural landmark), and the Sand Hills Scenic Byway
Website	Ness County Website