East Central Kansas PUMA, KS

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Population

103,509

0.0164% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

Median Age

41.2

Poverty Rate

12%

Median Household Income

$53,919

5.03% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$123,500

5.11% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

45,507

1.08% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, East Central Kansas PUMA, KS had a population of 104k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $53,919. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS declined from 103,526 to 103,509, a -0.0164% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,339 to $53,919, a 5.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (92%), White (Hispanic) (2.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.15%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.41%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.714%). 1.67% of the people in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS speak a non-English language, and 99.5% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Fort Scott Community College (554 degrees awarded in 2017), Allen County Community College (450 degrees), and Ottawa University-Ottawa (173 degrees).

The median property value in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS is $123,500, and the homeownership rate is 74.2%. Most people in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS is 2 cars per household.

East Central Kansas PUMA, KS borders Emporia City PUMA, KS, Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, Lawrence City PUMA, KS, Shawnee (Outside Topeka City), Osage, Jackson, Brown & Wabaunsee Counties PUMA, KS, Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, and Lawrence, Henry, Vernon, Cedar, Barton, St. Clair & Dade Counties PUMA, MO.

United States Kansas

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.

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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Impact on Employment

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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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Community Mobility

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

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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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.1%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.68%). The most partisan county was Wallace County, KS with 90.4% 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 East Central Kansas PUMA, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.1%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (4.68%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.1%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.68%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Kansas

56.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Kansas

Wallace County, KS
90.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sheridan County, KS
87.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Gove County, KS
84.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Kansas was Wallace County, KS with 90.4% 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.

Diversity

East Central Kansas PUMA, KS is home to a population of 104k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2018, 1.21% of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (1.26k people).

In 2018, there were 40 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.2k people) in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.38k White (Hispanic) and 2.22k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Spanish (773 speakers), German (193 speakers), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (128 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.2k ± 49
White (Hispanic)
2.38k ± 242
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.22k ± 244

3.2%

Hispanic Population

3.32k people

3.2% of the people in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are hispanic (3.32k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
773 speakers (0.795%)
German
193 speakers (0.198%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
128 speakers (0.132%)

1.67% of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Spanish. 0.795% of the overall population of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are native Spanish speakers. 0.198% speak German and 0.132% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.21%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.26k people

0.969%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1k people

As of 2018, 1.21% of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents (1.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 0.969%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.8

In 2018, the median age of all people in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 41.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all East Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents was 41.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
324 ± 441 people
China
122 ± 271 people
Canada
94 ± 238 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 324 East Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents, followed by China with 122 and Canada with 94.

Citizenship

99.5%

2018 Citizenship

99.5%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 99.5% of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,898 ± 249
Gulf War (1990s)
961 ± 205
Gulf War (2001-)
722 ± 161

East Central Kansas PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS is $53,919. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $111,779, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $86,556 and $85,489.

Males in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,369. The income inequality in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS employs 45.5k people. The largest industries in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Construction (3,553 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,192 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,717 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($100,566), Legal services ($99,707), and Computer Systems Design ($99,346).

Wages

Median Household Income

$53,919

2018 value

± $1,429

5.03%

1 Year Growth

± 3.29%

Households in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS have a median annual income of $53,919, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $51,339 in 2017, which represents a 5.03% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$53,287

Average Male Salary in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS

± $7,008

$41,369

Average Female Salary in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS

± $6,313

In 2017, full-time male employees in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS

White
$42,241 ± $4,455
American Indian
$32,527 ± $21,409
Two or More Races
$27,409 ± $32,446

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS workers was White. These workers were paid 1.3 times more than American Indian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS.

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

Wage Distribution

0.414

2017 Wage GINI in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS

0.42

2016 Wage GINI in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS

In 2017, the income inequality in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.45% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $111,779, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $86,556 and $85,489.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS (12.1k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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
10,631 ± 658
Hispanic
965 ± 253
Two Or More
614 ± 156

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

45.5k

2017 Value

-1.08%

1 Year decline

± -1.08%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS declined at a rate of -1.08%, from 46k employees to 45.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,380 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,311 people), and Registered nurses (1,305 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,380 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,311 people), and Registered nurses (1,305 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, East Central Kansas PUMA, KS has an unusually high number of residents working as Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining (10.2 times higher than expected), Cutting workers (5.43 times), and Miscellaneous extraction workers, including roof bolters & helpers (5.14 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, by average salary, are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($143,186), General & operations managers ($116,812), and Chief executives & legislators ($115,055).

Industries

Employment by Industries

45.5k

2017 Value

-1.08%

1 Year decline

± -1.08%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS declined at a rate of -1.08%, from 46k employees to 45.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, are Construction (3,553 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,192 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,717 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in East Central Kansas 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 East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, by number of employees, are Construction (3,553 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,192 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,717 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, East Central Kansas PUMA, KS has an unusually high number of Rubber products, except tires, manufacturing (20.7 times higher than expected), Sugar & confectionery products (9.5 times), and Vocational rehabilitation services (5.28 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, by average salary, are Offices of physicians ($100,566), Legal services ($99,707), and Computer Systems Design ($99,346).

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 2015, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $27.8B, followed by Cereal grains ($24.1B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($22B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$245B

2015 Value in Kansas

$357B

Projected 2045 Value in Kansas

46.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Kansas trade was $245B. This is expected to increase 46.1% to $357B by 2045.

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
$25.9B
Texas
$18.4B
Nebraska
$17.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $25.9B, followed by Texas with $18.4B and Nebraska and $17.7B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS awarded 1,299 degrees. The student population of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS is skewed towards women, with 2,331 male students and 2,937 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are White (1,079 and 83.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (76 and 5.86%), Black or African American (61 and 4.7%), and Two or More Races (28 and 2.16%).

The largest universities in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Fort Scott Community College (554 and 42.6%), Allen County Community College (450 and 34.6%), and Ottawa University-Ottawa (173 and 13.3%).

The most popular majors in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (326 and 25.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (152 and 11.7%), and Medication Aide (95 and 7.31%).

The median tuition costs in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are $19,673 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
326 degree-majorss awarded
Medication Aide
95 degree-majorss awarded
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
34 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 326 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fort Scott Community College
554 degrees awarded
Allen County Community College
450 degrees awarded
Ottawa University-Ottawa
173 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$19,673

Median Private

In 2017, the East Central Kansas PUMA, KS institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Scott Community College with 554 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

407

Degrees Awarded to Men

892

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 407 men were awarded degrees from institutions in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, which is 0.456 times less than the 892 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,079 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
76 degrees awarded
Black or African American
61 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS were to White students. These 1,079 degrees mean that there were 14.2 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 76 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was $123,500 in 2018, which is 0.538 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $117,500 to $123,500, a 5.11% increase. The homeownership rate in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS is 74.2%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$123,500

2018 Median

± $3,480

$117,500

2017 Median

± $2,945

In 2018, the median property value in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS grew to to $123,500 from the previous year's value of $117,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in East Central Kansas 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 East Central Kansas PUMA, KS the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$53,919

Median Household Income

± $1,429

41.1k

Number of Households

± 1,209

In 2018, the median household income of the 41.1k households in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS grew to $53,919 from the previous year's value of $51,339.

The following chart displays the households in East Central Kansas 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Central Kansas PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

74.2%

2018 Homeownership

74.1%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 74.2% of the housing units in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% of the workforce in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
81.9%
Carpooled
8.24%
Worked At Home
5.58%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Drove Alone (81.9%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.24%) and those who Worked At Home (5.58%).

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 East Central Kansas PUMA, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

92.7% of the population of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.76% 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 1320 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.975% decrease from the previous year (1333 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1764 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 556 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Allen County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Morris County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,320 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,320 patients per year. This represents a 0.975% decrease from the previous year (1,333 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

7.34%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.76%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS declined by 13.8% from 8.52% to 7.34%.

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