Ness County

Ness County is an agricultural area in central western Kansas characterized by wide-open farmland and grasslands. The landscape consists of rolling terrain with scattered rural communities and vast stretches of cultivated fields.

The territory became a county in 1867, named after a soldier from the Civil War era. Early settlement focused on agriculture, which has remained the backbone of the area ever since.

Farming traditions remain central to how people here live and gather together throughout the year. Community events bring neighbors together to celebrate the agricultural way of life that defines the region.

The area is sparsely populated with few larger towns, so expect long distances between communities. Planning ahead and learning about local roads will help you navigate the wide-open landscape.

The region ranks among the most sparsely settled parts of Kansas with very few people scattered across the land. This emptiness offers visitors an unobstructed view of endless prairie and open sky.

Location: Kansas

Inception: February 26, 1867

Capital city: Ness City

Shares border with: Trego County, Hodgeman County, Ellis County, Rush County, Pawnee County, Gove County, Finney County, Lane County

Website: http://NessCountyKS.com

GPS coordinates: 38.45806,-99.68750

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:04