Health Profile of Hutchinson, Kansas
Hutchinson Health Score
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.
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C
Hutchinson Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hutchinson | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.9% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hutchinson is 76.1 years, about 2.6 years shorter than the Kansas average of 78.6 years. The uninsured rate is 9.9%, higher than the Kansas average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.9% of residents, higher than the Kansas average of 15.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,400 residents in Hutchinson are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 946 225 men · 721 women
- 75–84 1,921 792 men · 1,129 women
- 65–74 3,132 1,484 men · 1,648 women
- 50–64 6,401 3,254 men · 3,148 women
Younger residents
7,154 residents in Hutchinson are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,235 1,070 boys · 1,165 girls
- 7–12 2,077 1,033 boys · 1,044 girls
- 3–7 1,629 848 boys · 781 girls
- 0–3 1,213 652 boys · 561 girls
About 2,626 residents in Hutchinson (7.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hutchinson | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.2% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.3% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Hutchinson are about the same as in Kansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hutchinson | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.0% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 16.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.7% | 25.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hutchinson are about the same as in Kansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,098 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 639,074 minutes a day and 233.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hutchinson is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.84 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Hutchinson | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.55 | 6.38 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hutchinson is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hutchinson, Kansas has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Kansas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hutchinson, Kansas.
What is the health grade for Hutchinson, Kansas?
Hutchinson, Kansas has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Hutchinson, Kansas?
People in Hutchinson, Kansas can expect to live 76.1 years on average, 2.6 years shorter than the Kansas average of 78.6.
What percentage of Hutchinson, Kansas residents are uninsured?
9.9% of residents in Hutchinson, Kansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 1.1 points above the Kansas rate of 8.8%.
What is the obesity rate in Hutchinson, Kansas?
42.3% of adults in Hutchinson, Kansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 5.0 points above the Kansas rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hutchinson, Kansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,098 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 639,074 minutes a day and 233.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hutchinson is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.84 lifetimes a year.
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