Health Profile of Topeka, Kansas
Topeka 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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B
Topeka Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Topeka | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.6% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Topeka is 76.5 years, about 2.1 years shorter than the Kansas average of 78.6 years. The uninsured rate is 10.6%, 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
40,173 residents in Topeka are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,785 968 men · 1,817 women
- 75–84 6,076 2,360 men · 3,715 women
- 65–74 10,676 4,834 men · 5,842 women
- 50–64 20,636 9,856 men · 10,781 women
Younger residents
24,640 residents in Topeka are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,112 3,375 boys · 3,737 girls
- 7–12 7,283 3,773 boys · 3,510 girls
- 3–7 5,889 3,156 boys · 2,733 girls
- 0–3 4,356 2,256 boys · 2,100 girls
About 7,800 residents in Topeka (6.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Topeka | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 11.8% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.0% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Topeka is about 18% lower than in Kansas. The rate of heart disease in Topeka is about 17% lower than in Kansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Topeka | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.0% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 16.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.8% | 25.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Topeka are about the same as in Kansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 175,453 cigarettes a day, 5.3 million a month, or 64.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.9 million minutes a day and 704.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Topeka is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 18 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 | Topeka | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.73 | 6.38 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Topeka is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Topeka, Kansas has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Kansas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Topeka, Kansas.
What is the health grade for Topeka, Kansas?
Topeka, Kansas has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Topeka, Kansas?
People in Topeka, Kansas can expect to live 76.5 years on average, 2.1 years shorter than the Kansas average of 78.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Topeka, Kansas?
10.6% of residents in Topeka, Kansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 1.8 points above the Kansas rate of 8.8%.
What percentage of Topeka, Kansas residents are obese?
39.0% of adults in Topeka, Kansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.8 points above the Kansas rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Topeka, Kansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 175,453 cigarettes a day, 5.3 million a month, or 64.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.9 million minutes a day and 704.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Topeka is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 18 lifetimes a year.
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