Ness County, KS Economy


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Ness, KS County is a great place to live with affordable rent. Two bedroom apartments in the county cost an average of $790 compared to the US average of $1,430. The area also has a favorable Grocery Cost Index—90 versus 100 in the US. Ness is home to many local companies such as Xyz Inc., ABC Co., and 123 Services. This makes it an attractive place for people looking to not only save on rent but also on their grocery bill.

Ness County has an unemployment rate of 2.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Ness County has seen the job market decrease by -1.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 1.5%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Ness County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Ness County is 7.1%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Ness County is 5.7%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Ness County
- The average income of a Ness County resident is $29,713 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Ness County resident is $63,241 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyNess, KansasUnited States
  2.56
  -1.2%-6.2%
  1.5%33.5%
  6.5%6.2%
  5.7%4.6%
  $36,010$37,638
  $63,241$69,021
  $84,224$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  16.2%1.2%
  10.0%0.5%
  4.5%6.8%
  3.7%10.0%
  4.9%2.5%
  5.7%11.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  0.7%1.9%
  3.6%4.7%
  0.1%1.9%
  3.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.5%4.2%
  11.5%9.3%
  14.6%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  2.6%7.0%
  8.8%4.8%
  4.1%4.7%
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