Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS

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2020 Population

154,544

1.24% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

40.8

2.77% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

2.92%

10.9% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$115,815

0.738% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$377,700

4.31% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

77,560

2.13% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS had a population of 155k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $115,815. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS grew from 152,658 to 154,544, a 1.24% increase and its median household income grew from $114,966 to $115,815, a 0.738% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.12%), White (Hispanic) (2.91%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%).

14.3% of the households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.3% of the residents in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are Johnson County Community College (3,016 degrees awarded in 2020), Ottawa University-Kansas City (193 degrees), and Cleveland University-Kansas City (165 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was $377,700, and the homeownership rate was 71.2%. Most people in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS borders Overland Park (North), Prairie Village & Merriam Cities PUMA, KS, Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, and Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO.

United States Kansas

Diversity

Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS is home to a population of 155k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 11.9% of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (18.3k people).

In 2020, there were 7.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (122k people) in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are Spanish (3,482 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,888 households), and Telugu (2,289 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
122k ± 2.23k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
16.8k ± 958
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.82k ± 793

4.41%

Hispanic Population

6.81k people

4.41% of the people in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are hispanic (6.81k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,482 households (2.38%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,888 households (1.98%)
Telugu
2,289 households (1.57%)

14.3% of the households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was Spanish. 2.38% of the households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

11.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.3k people

11.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

18.1k people

As of 2020, 11.9% of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS residents (18.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was 11.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.8

In 2020, the median age of all people in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was 40.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS residents was 40.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
5,799 ± 1,834 people
China
2,115 ± 1,121 people
Korea
816 ± 699 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was India, the natal country of 5,799 Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS residents, followed by China with 2,115 and Korea with 816.

Citizenship

94.3%

2020 Citizenship

93.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.3% of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,449 ± 355
Gulf War (2001-)
996 ± 277
Gulf War (1990s)
885 ± 184

Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Kansas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Kansas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS is $115,815. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $115,815, followed by Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS and Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $92,093 and $90,916.

Males in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.8 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,492. The income inequality in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.492, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS employs 77.6k people. The largest industries in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are Computer Systems Design (5,196 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,519 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,760 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($233,956), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($216,667), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($181,232).

Wages

Median Household Income

$115,815

2020 value

± $3,759

0.738%

1 Year Growth

± 4.26%

Households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS have a median annual income of $115,815, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $114,966 in 2019, which represents a 0.738% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$132,065

Average Male Salary in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS

± $14,782

$73,492

Average Female Salary in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS

± $9,645

In 2020, full-time male employees in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS made 1.8 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS

White
$97,084 ± $10,180
Asian
$81,598 ± $18,016
Two or More Races
$80,310 ± $64,649

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS workers was White. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.492

2020 Wage GINI in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS

0.498

2019 Wage GINI in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS

In 2020, the income inequality in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.17% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $115,815, followed by Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS and Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $92,093 and $90,916.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

2.92% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS (4.5k out of 154k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
3,419 ± 404
Asian
689 ± 206
Hispanic
479 ± 173

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

77.6k

2020 Value

2.13%

1 Year growth

± 2.13%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 2.13%, from 75.9k employees to 77.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, are Other managers (3,438 people), Software developers (3,291 people), and Accountants & auditors (2,192 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, by number of employees, are Other managers (3,438 people), Software developers (3,291 people), and Accountants & auditors (2,192 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS has an unusually high number of residents working as Chiropractors (6.84 times higher than expected), Insurance underwriters (6.41 times), and Actuaries (5.79 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, by average salary, are Surgeons ($380,322), Physicians ($309,266), and Dentists ($250,035).

Industries

Employment by Industries

77.6k

2020 Value

2.13%

1 Year growth

± 2.13%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 2.13%, from 75.9k employees to 77.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, are Computer Systems Design (5,196 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,519 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,760 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, by number of employees, are Computer Systems Design (5,196 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,519 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,760 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS has an unusually high number of Navigational, measuring, electromedical, & control instruments manufacturing (6.16 times higher than expected), Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers (5.15 times), and Communications, & audio & video equipment manufacturing (4.84 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, by average salary, are Offices of physicians ($233,956), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($216,667), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($181,232).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $20.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($16.7B) and Live animals/fish ($13.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$229B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

76.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $229B. This is expected to increase 76.8% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$20.1B
Nebraska
$14.7B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $20.1B, followed by Nebraska with $14.7B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%). The most partisan county was Wallace County, KS with 93.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Kansas.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Kansas

56.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Kansas

Wallace County, KS
93.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sheridan County, KS
88.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Ness County, KS
88.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Kansas was Wallace County, KS with 93.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Kansas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Kansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS awarded 3,477 degrees. The student population of Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS is skewed towards women, with 6,683 male students and 8,612 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are White (2,300 and 67.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (317 and 9.31%), Black or African American (224 and 6.58%), and Unknown (220 and 6.46%).

The largest universities in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Johnson County Community College (3,016 and 86.7%), Ottawa University-Kansas City (193 and 5.55%), and Cleveland University-Kansas City (165 and 4.75%).

The most popular majors in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,224 and 35.2%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (606 and 17.4%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (149 and 4.29%).

The median tuition cost in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS for private four year colleges is $12,729.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,207 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
53 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
43 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,207 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Johnson County Community College
3,016 degrees awarded
Ottawa University-Kansas City
193 degrees awarded
Cleveland University-Kansas City
165 degrees awarded

$12,729

Median Private

In 2020, the Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS institution with the largest number of graduating students was Johnson County Community College with 3,016 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,334

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,143

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,334 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, which is 0.622 times less than the 2,143 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,300 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
317 degrees awarded
Black or African American
224 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was White students. These 2,300 degrees mean that there were 7.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 317 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was $377,700 in 2020, which is 1.64 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $362,100 to $377,700, a 4.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS is 71.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$377,700

2020 Median

± $4,631

$362,100

2019 Median

± $2,937

In 2020, the median property value in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS grew to to $377,700 from the previous year's value of $362,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$115,815

Median Household Income

± $3,759

59.9k

Number of Households

± 1,706

In 2020, the median household income of the 59.9k households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS grew to $115,815 from the previous year's value of $114,966.

The following chart displays the households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

71.2%

2020 Homeownership

70.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 71.2% of the housing units in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.792% of the workforce in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Worked At Home (14.1%)
Carpooled (4.81%)

In 2020, 79.1% of workers in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.1%) and those who carpooled to work (4.81%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

96.4% of the population of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 68.4% on employee plans, 1.89% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 0.773% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kansas was $7,651 in 2014. This is a 2.99% increase from the previous year ($7,429).

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1278 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1295 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1661 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 489 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Elk County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.5%). Additionally, Osage County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

1,278 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,278 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1,295 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

$7,651

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Kansas

$4,855

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,736

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,126

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Kansas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.99%, from $7,429 to $7,651.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.59%

Uninsured

68.4%

Employer Coverage

1.89%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

0.773%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS grew by 5.82% from 3.4% to 3.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.