Health Profile of Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan 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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A
Manhattan Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Manhattan | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.9% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.8% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Manhattan is 81.4 years, about 2.8 years longer than the Kansas average of 78.6 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, lower than the Kansas average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.8% of residents, lower than the Kansas average of 15.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,940 residents in Manhattan are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 556 200 men · 356 women
- 75–84 935 416 men · 519 women
- 65–74 1,727 793 men · 935 women
- 50–64 3,722 1,807 men · 1,915 women
Younger residents
4,655 residents in Manhattan are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,353 689 boys · 665 girls
- 7–12 1,327 716 boys · 611 girls
- 3–7 1,106 611 boys · 495 girls
- 0–3 869 486 boys · 383 girls
About 813 residents in Manhattan (2.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Manhattan | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 5.8% | 11.8% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.1% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.4% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.7% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Manhattan is about 59% lower than in Kansas. The rate of heart disease in Manhattan is about 55% lower than in Kansas. The rate of diabetes in Manhattan is about 50% lower than in Kansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Manhattan | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.2% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 16.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.0% | 25.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Manhattan is about 37% higher than in Kansas. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Manhattan is about 22% lower than in Kansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 55,279 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 608,067 minutes a day and 221.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Manhattan is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.19 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 | Manhattan | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.11 | 6.38 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Manhattan is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Manhattan, Kansas has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Kansas, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Manhattan, Kansas.
What is the health grade for Manhattan, Kansas?
Manhattan, Kansas has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Manhattan, Kansas?
People in Manhattan, Kansas can expect to live 81.4 years on average, 2.8 years longer than the Kansas average of 78.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Manhattan, Kansas?
7.9% of residents in Manhattan, Kansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 0.9 points below the Kansas rate of 8.8%.
What percentage of Manhattan, Kansas residents are obese?
28.7% of adults in Manhattan, Kansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.6 points below the Kansas rate of 37.3%.
What is the biggest health concern in Manhattan, Kansas?
Compared with Kansas as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 22.6%, about 37% higher than the Kansas rate of 16.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Manhattan, Kansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 55,279 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 608,067 minutes a day and 221.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Manhattan is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.19 lifetimes a year.
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