Ness County, Administrative region in Kansas, United States
Ness County spans across 1,075 square miles of agricultural terrain, featuring vast fields and grasslands in central western Kansas.
The territory became an official Kansas county on February 26, 1867, receiving its name from Corporal Noah Ness of the 7th Kansas Cavalry.
Local residents maintain strong agricultural traditions through annual farming events, livestock exhibitions, and community gatherings in Ness City.
The county administration center in Ness City provides governmental services to 2,687 residents spread across multiple rural communities.
The region records one of the lowest population densities in Kansas, with approximately three inhabitants per square mile.
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: March 2, 2025 21:33
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