Health Profile of Leavenworth, Kansas
Leavenworth 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
Leavenworth Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Leavenworth | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Leavenworth is 74.6 years, about 4.0 years shorter than the Kansas average of 78.6 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2%, lower than the Kansas average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.9% of residents, lower than the Kansas average of 15.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,186 residents in Leavenworth are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 412 126 men · 286 women
- 75–84 1,298 443 men · 856 women
- 65–74 2,446 1,239 men · 1,207 women
- 50–64 6,030 3,227 men · 2,803 women
Younger residents
8,211 residents in Leavenworth are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,124 1,030 boys · 1,094 girls
- 7–12 2,443 1,306 boys · 1,137 girls
- 3–7 2,050 1,130 boys · 919 girls
- 0–3 1,594 864 boys · 730 girls
About 1,784 residents in Leavenworth (5.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Leavenworth | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.4% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Leavenworth is about 25% lower than in Kansas. The rate of heart disease in Leavenworth is about 24% lower than in Kansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Leavenworth | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.1% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 16.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.7% | 25.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Leavenworth is about 18% higher than in Kansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,735 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 646,085 minutes a day and 235.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Leavenworth is 74.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.01 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 | Leavenworth | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.65 | 6.38 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Leavenworth is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Leavenworth, Kansas has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Kansas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Leavenworth, Kansas.
What is the health grade for Leavenworth, Kansas?
Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth, Kansas?
People in Leavenworth, Kansas can expect to live 74.6 years on average, 4.0 years shorter than the Kansas average of 78.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Leavenworth, Kansas?
8.2% of residents in Leavenworth, Kansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 0.6 points below the Kansas rate of 8.8%.
How common is obesity in Leavenworth, Kansas?
40.4% of adults in Leavenworth, Kansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.2 points above the Kansas rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Leavenworth, Kansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,735 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 646,085 minutes a day and 235.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Leavenworth is 74.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.01 lifetimes a year.
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