Kansas City, MO-KS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

2.16M

0.59% 1-year growth

2019 Median Age

37.7

0.266% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

10.5%

3.98% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$70,215

6.76% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$209,100

6.68% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

1.11M

1.73% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Kansas City, MO-KS had a population of 2.16M people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $70,215. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Kansas City, MO-KS grew from 2.14M to 2.16M, a 0.59% increase and its median household income grew from $65,768 to $70,215, a 6.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City, MO-KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (72%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.2%), White (Hispanic) (5.63%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.77%). 10.5% of the households in Kansas City, MO-KS speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.1% of the residents in Kansas City, MO-KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kansas City, MO-KS are University of Missouri-Kansas City (3,558 degrees awarded in 2020), Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (3,506 degrees), and Johnson County Community College (3,016 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Kansas City, MO-KS was $209,100, and the homeownership rate was 65.1%. Most people in Kansas City, MO-KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Kansas City, MO-KS was 2 cars per household.

Kansas City, MO-KS borders Atchison, KS, Lawrence, KS, Marshall, MO, Ottawa, KS, St. Joseph, MO-KS, Sedalia, MO, Topeka, KS, and Warrensburg, MO.

Photo by Zach Werner

United States Kansas Missouri

Diversity

Kansas City, MO-KS is home to a population of 2.16M people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 6.76% of Kansas City, MO-KS residents were born outside of the country (146k people).

In 2019, there were 5.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.55M people) in Kansas City, MO-KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 263k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 121k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Kansas City, MO-KS are Spanish (116,419 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (9,291 speakers), and Arabic (9,107 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City, MO-KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.55M ± 2.43k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
263k ± 4.66k
White (Hispanic)
121k ± 6.48k

9.31%

Hispanic Population

201k people

9.31% of the people in Kansas City, MO-KS are hispanic (201k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kansas City, MO-KS as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
116,419 speakers (5.77%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
9,291 speakers (0.461%)
Arabic
9,107 speakers (0.451%)

10.5% of Kansas City, MO-KS citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Kansas City, MO-KS was Spanish. 5.77% of the overall population of Kansas City, MO-KS are native Spanish speakers. 0.461% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 0.451% speak Arabic, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.76%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

146k people

6.59%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

141k people

As of 2019, 6.76% of Kansas City, MO-KS residents (146k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kansas City, MO-KS was 6.59%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Kansas City, MO-KS was 37.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Kansas City, MO-KS are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Kansas City, MO-KS residents was 38.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Missouri and Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
119,065 ± 11,699 people
China
33,457 ± 6,135 people
India
29,782 ± 5,913 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri and Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 119,065 Missouri and Kansas residents, followed by China with 33,457 and India with 29,782.

Citizenship

96.1%

2019 Citizenship

96%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.1% of Kansas City, MO-KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Kansas City, MO-KS was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kansas City, MO-KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
41,836 ± 2,648
Gulf War (2001-)
27,533 ± 2,856
Gulf War (1990s)
17,057 ± 2,063

Kansas City, MO-KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Missouri and 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 Missouri and Kansas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri and 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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Economy

Median household income in Kansas City, MO-KS is $70,215. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Kansas City, MO-KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $91,771, followed by St. Charles County, MO and Platte County, MO, with respective values of $89,146 and $81,712.

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,260. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Comparatively, males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,960. The income inequality in Kansas is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Kansas City, MO-KS employs 1.11M people. The largest industries in Kansas City, MO-KS are Health Care & Social Assistance (158,034 people), Retail Trade (119,150 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (103,323 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($72,425), Utilities ($69,772), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,850).

Wages

Median Household Income

$70,215

2019 value

± $1,212

6.76%

1 Year Growth

± 2.17%

Households in Kansas City, MO-KS have a median annual income of $70,215, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $65,768 in 2018, which represents a 6.76% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Kansas City, MO-KS compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Missouri and Kansas.

$63,808

Average Male Salary in Missouri

± $1,390

$48,260

Average Female Salary in Missouri

± $1,018

$64,337

Average Male Salary in Kansas

± $1,898

$45,960

Average Female Salary in Kansas

± $1,398

In 2019, full-time male employees in Missouri made 1.32 times more than female employees.

In that same year, full-time male employees in Kansas made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Missouri and Kansas by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Missouri and Kansas.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Kansas

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$121,729 ± $143,819
Asian
$51,452 ± $6,488
White
$50,192 ± $1,226

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Missouri

Asian
$65,518 ± $7,177
White
$50,435 ± $881
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$48,954 ± $32,010

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Kansas workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 2.37 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Kansas.

In the same year, the highest paid race/ethnicity of Missouri workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.3 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Missouri.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kansas City, MO-KS is from Missouri and Kansas.

0.454

2019 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.461

2018 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.454

2019 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.464

2018 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2019, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.57% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.454 and income inequality had a 2.18% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri and Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kansas City, MO-KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $91,771, followed by St. Charles County, MO and Platte County, MO, with respective values of $89,146 and $81,712.

The following map shows all of the counties in Kansas City, MO-KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kansas City, MO-KS (220k out of 2.09M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 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
127,131 ± 2,550
Black
59,451 ± 1,882
Hispanic
35,426 ± 1,357

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kansas City, MO-KS is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.11M

2019 Value

± 17,550

1.73%

1 Year growth

± 2.17%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Kansas City, MO-KS grew at a rate of 1.73%, from 1.1M employees to 1.11M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kansas City, MO-KS, are Management Occupations (125,887 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (120,968 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (107,671 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kansas City, MO-KS.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Kansas City, MO-KS, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (125,887 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (120,968 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (107,671 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Kansas City, MO-KS has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (1.31 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.2 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.18 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Kansas City, MO-KS, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($79,797), Legal Occupations ($76,831), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($75,422).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.11M

2019 Value

± 17,550

1.73%

1 Year growth

± 2.17%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Kansas City, MO-KS grew at a rate of 1.73%, from 1.1M employees to 1.11M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kansas City, MO-KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (158,034 people), Retail Trade (119,150 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (103,323 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kansas City, MO-KS, though some of these residents may live in Kansas City, MO-KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Kansas City, MO-KS, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (158,034 people), Retail Trade (119,150 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (103,323 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Kansas City, MO-KS has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (1.42 times higher than expected), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.21 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.19 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Kansas City, MO-KS, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($72,425), Utilities ($69,772), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,850).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri and Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $51.1B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($43.5B) and Pharmaceuticals ($34.7B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Missouri and Kansas.

$229B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

76.8% growth

$312B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

97.1% growth

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

Comparatively, total outbound Missouri trade was $312B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $614B by 2050.

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$34.2B
Texas
$30B
California
$20.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri and Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $30B and California and $20.4B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri and Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.63%). The most partisan county was Wallace County, KS with 93.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

Missouri and Kansas is currently represented by 12 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 Kansas City, MO-KS. Showing the available data for Missouri and Kansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.63%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri and 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 Missouri and Kansas.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Missouri

56.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Missouri and 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 Missouri and 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 Missouri and Kansas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Missouri and Kansas

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

Roy Blunt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Roy Blunt, Josh Hawley, Jerry Moran, and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Missouri and 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 Missouri and Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Missouri and Kansas

Missouri and Kansas is currently represented by 12 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 Missouri and Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Kansas City, MO-KS awarded 21,600 degrees. The student population of Kansas City, MO-KS is skewed towards women, with 37,487 male students and 46,472 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kansas City, MO-KS are White (12,463 and 59.6%), followed by Black or African American (2,790 and 13.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2,153 and 10.3%), and Unknown (1,339 and 6.4%).

The largest universities in Kansas City, MO-KS by number of degrees awarded are University of Missouri-Kansas City (3,558 and 16.5%), Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (3,506 and 16.2%), and Johnson County Community College (3,016 and 14%).

The most popular majors in Kansas City, MO-KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (4,022 and 18.6%), General Business Administration & Management (1,906 and 8.82%), and Registered Nursing (1,290 and 5.97%).

The median tuition costs in Kansas City, MO-KS are $12,729 for private four year colleges, and $9,198 and $25,299 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
847 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
342 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
869 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kansas City, MO-KS was General Business Administration & Management with 847 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kansas City, MO-KS according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Missouri-Kansas City
3,558 degrees awarded
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
3,506 degrees awarded
Johnson County Community College
3,016 degrees awarded

$9,198

Median In-State Public

$12,729

Median Private

In 2020, the Kansas City, MO-KS institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Missouri-Kansas City with 3,558 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

9,116

Degrees Awarded to Men

12,484

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 9,116 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kansas City, MO-KS, which is 0.73 times less than the 12,484 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Kansas City, MO-KS by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
12,463 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,790 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,153 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Kansas City, MO-KS was White students. These 12,463 degrees mean that there were 4.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,790 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kansas City, MO-KS was $209,100 in 2019, which is 0.869 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $196,000 to $209,100, a 6.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Kansas City, MO-KS is 65.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Kansas City, MO-KS have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kansas City, MO-KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$209,100

2019 Median

± $3,069

$196,000

2018 Median

± $2,715

In 2019, the median property value in Kansas City, MO-KS grew to to $209,100 from the previous year's value of $196,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Kansas City, MO-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 Kansas City, MO-KS the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$70,215

Median Household Income

± $1,212

844k

Number of Households

± 14,011

In 2019, the median household income of the 844k households in Kansas City, MO-KS grew to $70,215 from the previous year's value of $65,768.

The following chart displays the households in Kansas City, MO-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

$3k+

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

65.1%

2019 Homeownership

65%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 65.1% of the housing units in Kansas City, MO-KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Kansas City, MO-KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kansas City, MO-KS have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in Kansas City, MO-KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.6%)
Carpooled (7.23%)
Worked At Home (6.38%)

In 2019, 83.6% of workers in Kansas City, MO-KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.23%) and those who worked at home (6.38%).

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 Kansas City, MO-KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kansas City, MO-KS have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

90.5% of the population of Kansas City, MO-KS has health coverage, with 56% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.61% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Missouri was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

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 Missouri see 1422 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.559% decrease from the previous year (1430 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1672 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 491 patients per year.

Similarly, 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 Missouri and Kansas.

1,422 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

1,278 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,422 patients per year. This represents a 0.559% decrease from the previous year (1,430 patients).

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 Missouri and 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 Missouri and Kansas.

$8,107

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Missouri

$7,651

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Kansas

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Missouri (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.14%, from $7,860 to $8,107.

Similarly, 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

9.51%

Uninsured

56%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.61%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kansas City, MO-KS grew by 3.83% from 9.16% to 9.51%.

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