Salina, KS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

60,523

0.585% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

39.1

0.514% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

11.4%

5.84% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$52,383

3.52% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$133,900

6.86% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

30,495

0.673% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Salina, KS had a population of 60.5k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $52,383. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Salina, KS declined from 60,879 to 60,523, a −0.585% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,602 to $52,383, a 3.52% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salina, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.5%), White (Hispanic) (7.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.61%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.22%). 0% of the households in Salina, KS speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.1% of the residents in Salina, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Salina, KS are Salina Area Technical College (443 degrees awarded in 2019), Kansas Wesleyan University (183 degrees), and Hays Academy of Hair Design (478917) (34 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Salina, KS was $133,900, and the homeownership rate was 68%. Most people in Salina, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Salina, KS was 2 cars per household.

Salina, KS borders McPherson, KS.

United States Kansas

Diversity

Salina, KS is home to a population of 60.5k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 15% of Salina, KS residents were born outside of the country (9.06k people).

In 2019, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.3k people) in Salina, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.26k White (Hispanic) and 1.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salina, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
49.3k ± 30
White (Hispanic)
4.26k ± 549
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.69k ± 214

10.5%

Hispanic Population

6.33k people

10.5% of the people in Salina, KS are hispanic (6.33k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Salina, KS as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

15%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

9.06k people

5.49%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.35k people

As of 2019, 15% of Salina, KS residents (9.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salina, KS was 5.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Salina, KS was 39.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Salina, KS are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Salina, KS residents was 39.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,130 ± 7,017 people
India
14,053 ± 2,903 people
Vietnam
10,675 ± 2,532 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 84,130 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,053 and Vietnam with 10,675.

Citizenship

97.1%

2019 Citizenship

97.1%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.1% of Salina, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Salina, KS was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,362 ± 209
Gulf War (2001-)
861 ± 213
Gulf War (1990s)
454 ± 118

Salina, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 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 Salina, KS is $52,383. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Salina, KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $91,771, followed by Leavenworth County, KS and Douglas County, KS, with respective values of $77,070 and $64,233.

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,721. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Salina, KS employs 30.5k people. The largest industries in Salina, KS are Manufacturing (5,131 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,520 people), and Retail Trade (3,007 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($71,101), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,723), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,084).

Wages

Median Household Income

$52,383

2019 value

± $1,469

3.52%

1 Year Growth

± 3.81%

Households in Salina, KS have a median annual income of $52,383, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $50,602 in 2018, which represents a 3.52% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$64,354

Average Male Salary in Kansas

± $1,958

$45,721

Average Female Salary in Kansas

± $1,400

In 2019, full-time male employees in Kansas made 1.41 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in 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 Kansas.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Kansas

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$56,139 ± $74,364
Asian
$52,393 ± $7,262
White
$49,769 ± $1,226

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Kansas workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.07 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Kansas.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Salina, KS is from Kansas.

0.458

2019 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.46

2018 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2019, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.47% 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. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in 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 Salina, KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $91,771, followed by Leavenworth County, KS and Douglas County, KS, with respective values of $77,070 and $64,233.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salina, KS (6.7k out of 58.9k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

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
5,449 ± 534
Hispanic
1,325 ± 279
Two Or More
562 ± 202

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

30.5k

2019 Value

± 1,192

0.673%

1 Year growth

± 5.44%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Salina, KS grew at a rate of 0.673%, from 30.3k employees to 30.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salina, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,857 people), Production Occupations (2,675 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,670 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salina, KS.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Salina, KS, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,857 people), Production Occupations (2,675 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,670 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Salina, KS has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (1.61 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.55 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.32 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Salina, KS, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($64,500), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($59,213), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($59,156).

Industries

Employment by Industries

30.5k

2019 Value

± 1,192

0.673%

1 Year growth

± 5.44%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Salina, KS grew at a rate of 0.673%, from 30.3k employees to 30.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salina, KS, are Manufacturing (5,131 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,520 people), and Retail Trade (3,007 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salina, KS, though some of these residents may live in Salina, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Salina, KS, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (5,131 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,520 people), and Retail Trade (3,007 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Salina, KS has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.93 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.68 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.17 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Salina, KS, by median earnings, are Utilities ($71,101), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,723), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,084).

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 2018, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $30.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($30B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($20.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Kansas.

$263B

2018 Value in Kansas

$404B

Projected 2045 Value in Kansas

53.5% growth

In 2018, total outbound Kansas trade was $263B. This is expected to increase 53.5% to $404B 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
$23.5B
Nebraska
$17.9B

In 2018, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $25.9B, followed by Texas with $23.5B and Nebraska and $17.9B.

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

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 Salina, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

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

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.

Education

In 2019, universities in Salina, KS awarded 660 degrees. The student population of Salina, KS is skewed towards men, with 785 male students and 772 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salina, KS are White (472 and 72.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (95 and 14.5%), Black or African American (34 and 5.2%), and Two or More Races (33 and 5.05%).

The largest universities in Salina, KS by number of degrees awarded are Salina Area Technical College (443 and 67.1%), Kansas Wesleyan University (183 and 27.7%), and Hays Academy of Hair Design (478917) (34 and 5.15%).

The most popular majors in Salina, KS are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (189 and 28.6%), Medication Aide (66 and 10%), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (43 and 6.52%).

The median tuition cost in Salina, KS for private four year colleges is $29,500.

Concentrations

Most Common

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
37 degree-majorss awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
189 degree-majorss awarded
Medication Aide
66 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Salina, KS was Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) with 37 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Salina Area Technical College
443 degrees awarded
Kansas Wesleyan University
183 degrees awarded
Hays Academy of Hair Design (478917)
34 degrees awarded

$29,500

Median Private

In 2019, the Salina, KS institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salina Area Technical College with 443 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

237

Degrees Awarded to Men

423

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 237 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salina, KS, which is 0.56 times less than the 423 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Salina, KS by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
472 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
95 degrees awarded
Black or African American
34 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Salina, KS was White students. These 472 degrees mean that there were 4.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 95 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Salina, KS was $133,900 in 2019, which is 0.557 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $125,300 to $133,900, a 6.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Salina, KS is 68%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Salina, KS have an average commute time of 14.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salina, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$133,900

2019 Median

± $4,401

$125,300

2018 Median

± $4,558

In 2019, the median property value in Salina, KS grew to to $133,900 from the previous year's value of $125,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Salina, 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 Salina, KS the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$52,383

Median Household Income

± $1,469

24.4k

Number of Households

± 1,018

In 2019, the median household income of the 24.4k households in Salina, KS grew to $52,383 from the previous year's value of $50,602.

The following chart displays the households in Salina, 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 Salina, KS distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Salina, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

68%

2019 Homeownership

68.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 68% of the housing units in Salina, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.9%.

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

Commute Time

14.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salina, KS have a shorter commute time (14.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% of the workforce in Salina, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82.3%)
Carpooled (8.8%)
Worked At Home (3.46%)

In 2019, 82.3% of workers in Salina, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.8%) and those who worked at home (3.46%).

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

Health

91.5% of the population of Salina, KS has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 3.31% 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

8.46%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

10.9%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

3.31%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salina, KS declined by 7.23% from 9.12% to 8.46%.

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

Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Elk County
22.5% prevalence
Hamilton County
20.7% prevalence
Wilson County
19% prevalence

Elk County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Kansas, at 22.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Kansas by county over multiple years.

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