Ness County (standard abbreviation: NS) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. It is a sparsely populated jurisdiction in the central part of the state with a small, mainly rural population.

Population

According to the 2010 census, Ness County had 3,107 residents. The county's population is concentrated in a few small towns and agricultural communities.

Administration and communities

The county seat and largest community is Ness City, which serves as the county's center for government and services. Ness City is the principal town within the county and contains most of its public institutions.

Origin of the name

The county was named in honor of Corporal Noah V. Ness, who served with the 7th Kansas Cavalry. The name commemorates his service and preserves his memory in the region.

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