Overall Health Rating
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in Kansas
- Johnson County (104% of U.S. avg)
- Riley County (104% of U.S. avg)
- Douglas County (103% of U.S. avg)
- Wyandotte County (95% of U.S. avg)
- Woodson County (97% of U.S. avg)
- Chautauqua County (97% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Kansas | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Kansas is 78.6 years, about 0.3 years longer than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Kansas is 8.9%, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Kansas | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.3% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Kansas are about the same as in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Kansas | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Kansas are about the same as in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | Kansas | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.38 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Kansas is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Kansas has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Kansas.
What is the health grade for Kansas?
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Is Kansas one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in Kansas?
The life expectancy in Kansas is 78.6 years, higher than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Kansas residents are uninsured?
8.9% of Kansas residents are uninsured, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of Kansas residents are obese?
37.3% of Kansas residents are classified as obese, higher than the US average of 34.3%.