Health Profile of Wichita, Kansas
Wichita 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
Wichita Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Wichita | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.3 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.1% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.5% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Wichita is 76.3 years, about 2.3 years shorter than the Kansas average of 78.6 years. The uninsured rate is 13.1%, higher than the Kansas average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.5% of residents, higher than the Kansas average of 15.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
114,019 residents in Wichita are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 7,153 2,362 men · 4,791 women
- 75–84 15,282 6,667 men · 8,615 women
- 65–74 29,817 13,897 men · 15,920 women
- 50–64 61,767 30,650 men · 31,116 women
Younger residents
84,667 residents in Wichita are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 26,752 13,722 boys · 13,030 girls
- 7–12 24,729 12,641 boys · 12,088 girls
- 3–7 18,862 9,582 boys · 9,280 girls
- 0–3 14,324 7,275 boys · 7,049 girls
About 20,139 residents in Wichita (5.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wichita | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.0% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Wichita is about 22% lower than in Kansas. The rate of heart disease in Wichita is about 17% lower than in Kansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wichita | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.3% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 16.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.3% | 25.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Wichita are about the same as in Kansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 592,643 cigarettes a day, 17.8 million a month, or 216.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 6.5 million minutes a day and 2.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wichita is 76.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.16 lifetimes a day, or 59 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 | Wichita | Kansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.22 | 6.38 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Wichita is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wichita, 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 Wichita, Kansas.
How healthy is Wichita, Kansas?
Wichita, 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 Wichita, Kansas?
People in Wichita, Kansas can expect to live 76.3 years on average, 2.3 years shorter than the Kansas average of 78.6.
What percentage of Wichita, Kansas residents are uninsured?
13.1% of residents in Wichita, Kansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 4.3 points above the Kansas rate of 8.8%.
What percentage of Wichita, Kansas residents are obese?
36.0% of adults in Wichita, Kansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.3 points below the Kansas rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Wichita, Kansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 592,643 cigarettes a day, 17.8 million a month, or 216.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 6.5 million minutes a day and 2.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wichita is 76.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.16 lifetimes a day, or 59 lifetimes a year.
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