Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

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2020 Population

148,500

0.523% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roy Blunt

Republican Party

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

35.6

0.565% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.1%

8.96% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$52,776

3.76% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$146,300

8.94% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

72,083

0.488% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO had a population of 149k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $52,776. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO declined from 149,280 to 148,500, a −0.523% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,865 to $52,776, a 3.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.12%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.16%).

8.22% of the households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO 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.

97.5% of the residents in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are Avila University (443 degrees awarded in 2020), Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City (196 degrees), and Research College of Nursing (153 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was $146,300, and the homeownership rate was 55%. Most people in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO borders Overland Park (North), Prairie Village & Merriam Cities PUMA, KS, Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, Kansas City (Central) PUMA, MO, Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO, Jackson County (South Central) PUMA, MO, and Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO.

United States Missouri

Diversity

Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 149k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.96% of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (7.37k people).

In 2020, there were 1.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (73.8k people) in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 55.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.49k Two+ (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 Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are Spanish (5,706 households), Arabic (1,262 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (824 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
73.8k ± 2.37k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
55.7k ± 2.5k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.49k ± 929

6.69%

Hispanic Population

9.94k people

6.69% of the people in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are hispanic (9.94k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,706 households (4.15%)
Arabic
1,262 households (0.919%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
824 households (0.6%)

8.22% of the households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO 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 Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was Spanish. 4.15% of the households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.37k people

4.73%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.07k people

As of 2020, 4.96% of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO residents (7.37k 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 Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was 4.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.8

In 2020, the median age of all people in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was 35.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO residents was 35.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,375 ± 906 people
El Salvador
501 ± 549 people
Bangladesh
417 ± 501 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 1,375 Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO residents, followed by El Salvador with 501 and Bangladesh with 417.

Citizenship

97.5%

2020 Citizenship

97.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.5% of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,634 ± 284
Gulf War (2001-)
1,362 ± 317
Gulf War (1990s)
800 ± 163

Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.93 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Missouri. 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, 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.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (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 Missouri.

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 Missouri. 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 Missouri.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Missouri 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 Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is $52,776. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $102,298, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $100,747 and $96,368.

Males in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,248. The income inequality in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.415, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO employs 72.1k people. The largest industries in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are Restaurants & Food Services (4,679 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,027 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,407 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($99,717), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($94,153), and Legal services ($91,536).

Wages

Median Household Income

$52,776

2020 value

± $2,034

3.76%

1 Year Growth

± 4.56%

Households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have a median annual income of $52,776, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $50,865 in 2019, which represents a 3.76% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$57,942

Average Male Salary in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

± $7,846

$45,248

Average Female Salary in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

± $4,794

In 2020, full-time male employees in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

White
$52,293 ± $6,536
Asian
$47,654 ± $27,527
Two or More Races
$38,368 ± $13,868

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO workers was White. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.415

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

0.414

2019 Wage GINI in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

In 2020, the income inequality in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was 0.415 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0805% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO 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 Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $102,298, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $100,747 and $96,368.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO (22.1k out of 146k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

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

Black
12,001 ± 979
White
7,242 ± 650
Hispanic
2,334 ± 387

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

72.1k

2020 Value

0.488%

1 Year growth

± 0.488%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 0.488%, from 71.7k employees to 72.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, are Customer service representatives (2,796 people), Cashiers (1,742 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,712 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, by number of employees, are Customer service representatives (2,796 people), Cashiers (1,742 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,712 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO has an unusually high number of residents working as Environmental engineers (9.09 times higher than expected), Tax examiners & collectors, & revenue agents (6.94 times), and Dietetic technicians and ophthalmic medical technicians (6.16 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, by average salary, are Chief executives & legislators ($213,809), Physicians ($174,675), and Real estate brokers & sales agents ($151,707).

Industries

Employment by Industries

72.1k

2020 Value

0.488%

1 Year growth

± 0.488%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 0.488%, from 71.7k employees to 72.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,679 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,027 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,407 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO 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 (South) PUMA, MO, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,679 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,027 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,407 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO has an unusually high number of Ordnance (6.38 times higher than expected), Public finance activities (5.89 times), and Railroad rolling stock manufacturing (5.77 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, by average salary, are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($99,717), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($94,153), and Legal services ($91,536).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $30.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.9B) and Pharmaceuticals ($29.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$312B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $312B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $614B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$26.1B
Texas
$15.4B
Kansas
$15.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $26.1B, followed by Texas with $15.4B and Kansas and $15.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%). The most partisan county was Mercer County, MO with 86.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

Missouri is currently represented by 8 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 (South) PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri 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.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Missouri

56.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Missouri

Mercer County, MO
86.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bollinger County, MO
86.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Stoddard County, MO
85.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Missouri was Mercer County, MO with 86.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Missouri

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

Roy Blunt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley are the senators currently representing Missouri.

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 over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 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 have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO awarded 956 degrees. The student population of Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is skewed towards women, with 1,067 male students and 1,657 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are White (636 and 69.9%), followed by Black or African American (149 and 16.4%), Hispanic or Latino (73 and 8.02%), and Two or More Races (18 and 1.98%).

The largest universities in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Avila University (443 and 46.3%), Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City (196 and 20.5%), and Research College of Nursing (153 and 16%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are Registered Nursing (193 and 20.2%), Massage Therapy (131 and 13.7%), and Medical Assistant (76 and 7.95%).

The median tuition cost in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO for private four year colleges is $21,115.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Computer & Information Sciences
30 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
26 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
157 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was General Computer & Information Sciences with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Avila University
443 degrees awarded
Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City
196 degrees awarded
Research College of Nursing
153 degrees awarded

$21,115

Median Private

In 2020, the Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO institution with the largest number of graduating students was Avila University with 443 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

288

Degrees Awarded to Men

668

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 288 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, which is 0.431 times less than the 668 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
636 degrees awarded
Black or African American
149 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
73 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was White students. These 636 degrees mean that there were 4.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 149 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was $146,300 in 2020, which is 0.637 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $134,300 to $146,300, a 8.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is 55%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$146,300

2020 Median

± $3,297

$134,300

2019 Median

± $3,132

In 2020, the median property value in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO grew to to $146,300 from the previous year's value of $134,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO 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 (South) PUMA, MO the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

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

$52,776

Median Household Income

± $2,034

63.7k

Number of Households

± 2,049

In 2020, the median household income of the 63.7k households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO grew to $52,776 from the previous year's value of $50,865.

The following chart displays the households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO 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 Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

55%

2020 Homeownership

54.4%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 55% of the housing units in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.21% of the workforce in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Worked At Home (7.28%)
Carpooled (6.55%)

In 2020, 81.2% of workers in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.28%) and those who carpooled to work (6.55%).

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

Health

87.4% of the population of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 48% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.43% 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).

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.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Carroll County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.3%). Additionally, Dunklin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,422 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

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).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missouri 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.

$8,107

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Missouri

$4,354

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,457

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

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.

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

Health Care Coverage

12.6%

Uninsured

48%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO grew by 0.00104% from 12.6% to 12.6%.

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