South Central Kansas PUMA, KS

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2020 Population

110,974

1.16% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

41.3

0.487% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12%

5.67% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$51,054

0.299% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$86,000

1.9% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

47,679

0.617% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, South Central Kansas PUMA, KS had a population of 111k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $51,054. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS declined from 112,274 to 110,974, a −1.16% decrease and its median household income declined from $51,207 to $51,054, a −0.299% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.5%), White (Hispanic) (7.31%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.33%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.2%).

6.04% of the households in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Barton County Community College (940 degrees awarded in 2020), Cowley County Community College (805 degrees), and Pratt Community College (307 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was $86,000, and the homeownership rate was 69.6%. Most people in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.4 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

South Central Kansas PUMA, KS borders Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, Salina City PUMA, KS, Emporia City PUMA, KS, Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, Dodge City, Garden City & Liberal City PUMA, KS, Wichita (South) & Derby Cities PUMA, KS, Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, and Enid City PUMA, OK.

United States Kansas

Diversity

South Central Kansas PUMA, KS is home to a population of 111k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.27% of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (3.63k people).

In 2020, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.8k people) in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.11k White (Hispanic) and 2.94k 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Spanish (5,318 households), German (259 households), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (112 households).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.8k ± 470
White (Hispanic)
8.11k ± 498
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.94k ± 280

10.1%

Hispanic Population

11.2k people

10.1% of the people in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are hispanic (11.2k people).

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,318 households (5.1%)
German
259 households (0.248%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
112 households (0.107%)

6.04% of the households in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Spanish. 5.1% of the households in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.27%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.63k people

3.28%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.69k people

As of 2020, 3.27% of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents (3.63k 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 3.28%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.5

In 2020, the median age of all people in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 41.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all South Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents was 41.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,580 ± 1,232 people
Brazil
182 ± 331 people
Guatemala
158 ± 308 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 2,580 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents, followed by Brazil with 182 and Guatemala with 158.

Citizenship

98.1%

2020 Citizenship

98%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.1% of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,593 ± 255
Gulf War (1990s)
918 ± 181
Gulf War (2001-)
874 ± 172

South Central Kansas PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.82 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS is $51,054. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $115,815, followed by Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS and Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $92,093 and $90,916.

Males in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,718. The income inequality in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS employs 47.7k people. The largest industries in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (3,603 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,229 people), and Construction (2,846 people), and the highest paying industries are Animal food, grain & oilseed milling ($157,891), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($99,952), and Pharmacies & drug stores ($96,082).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,054

2020 value

± $1,162

−0.299%

1 Year Growth

± 3.13%

Households in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have a median annual income of $51,054, 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 $51,207 in 2019, which represents a −0.299% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$54,205

Average Male Salary in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS

± $8,116

$40,718

Average Female Salary in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS

± $5,631

In 2020, full-time male employees in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in South 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS

Asian
$46,712 ± $49,031
White
$42,711 ± $5,071
Other
$37,548 ± $35,318

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.09 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS.

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

Wage Distribution

0.429

2020 Wage GINI in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS

0.419

2019 Wage GINI in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS

In 2020, the income inequality in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.57% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS (12.9k out of 107k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

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
11,501 ± 641
Hispanic
1,824 ± 297
Two Or More
411 ± 130

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

47.7k

2020 Value

−0.617%

1 Year decline

± −0.617%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −0.617%, from 48k employees to 47.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, are Registered nurses (1,512 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,486 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,471 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, by number of employees, are Registered nurses (1,512 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,486 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,471 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, South Central Kansas PUMA, KS has an unusually high number of residents working as Pumping station operators (28.2 times higher than expected), Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining (10.7 times), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (7.45 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, by average salary, are Physicians ($297,816), Pharmacists ($164,363), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($123,941).

Industries

Employment by Industries

47.7k

2020 Value

−0.617%

1 Year decline

± −0.617%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −0.617%, from 48k employees to 47.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,603 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,229 people), and Construction (2,846 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in South 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,603 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,229 people), and Construction (2,846 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, South Central Kansas PUMA, KS has an unusually high number of Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers (19.6 times higher than expected), Pipeline transportation (8.36 times), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (8.01 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, by average salary, are Animal food, grain & oilseed milling ($157,891), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($99,952), and Pharmacies & drug stores ($96,082).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

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

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Kansas.

$229B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

76.8% growth

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

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

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

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

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

Civics

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

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

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Central Kansas PUMA, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2020 Election Results

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

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

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Kansas

56.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Kansas

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

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

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

US Senators from Kansas

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

Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

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

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

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

US Representatives from Kansas

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

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

Education

In 2020, universities in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS awarded 2,154 degrees. The student population of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS is skewed towards women, with 3,372 male students and 4,576 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are White (1,465 and 69%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (272 and 12.8%), Black or African American (187 and 8.8%), and Two or More Races (76 and 3.58%).

The largest universities in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Barton County Community College (940 and 43.6%), Cowley County Community College (805 and 37.4%), and Pratt Community College (307 and 14.3%).

The most popular majors in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (789 and 36.6%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (237 and 11%), and Welding Technology (147 and 6.82%).

The median tuition cost in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS for private four year colleges is $17,000.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
68 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
789 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was General Studies with 68 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Barton County Community College
940 degrees awarded
Cowley County Community College
805 degrees awarded
Pratt Community College
307 degrees awarded

$17,000

Median Private

In 2020, the South Central Kansas PUMA, KS institution with the largest number of graduating students was Barton County Community College with 940 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

988

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,166

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 988 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, which is 0.847 times less than the 1,166 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,465 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
272 degrees awarded
Black or African American
187 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was White students. These 1,465 degrees mean that there were 5.39 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 272 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was $86,000 in 2020, which is 0.374 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $84,400 to $86,000, a 1.9% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS is 69.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 18.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$86,000

2020 Median

± $1,605

$84,400

2019 Median

± $1,524

In 2020, the median property value in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS grew to to $86,000 from the previous year's value of $84,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in South 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, 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.

$51,054

Median Household Income

± $1,162

46.2k

Number of Households

± 1,219

In 2020, the median household income of the 46.2k households in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS declined from $51,054 from the previous year's value of $51,207.

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

Rent vs Own

69.6%

2020 Homeownership

71.6%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 69.6% of the housing units in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

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

Commute Time

18.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (18.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% of the workforce in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.8%)
Carpooled (8.23%)
Worked At Home (4.83%)

In 2020, 82.8% of workers in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.23%) and those who worked at home (4.83%).

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 South 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

90% of the population of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 47.4% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.3% 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

10%

Uninsured

47.4%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.3%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS grew by 3.9% from 9.65% to 10%.

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