Life Expectancy
Life expectancy in Kansas is about 77.1 years, slightly below the U.S. average.
Age-adjusted death rate, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017), all causes, age-adjusted.
Total deaths, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017).
| Indicator | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 77.5 |
- •Life expectancy in Kansas varies notably between its rural counties and metro areas.
Healthcare Access
Kansas has about 85 primary care physicians per 100,000 residents, below the national average.
Residents without health insurance
2009–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, civilian noninstitutionalized population, B27010 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Primary care physicians per 100k | 85 | 91 |
- •Many rural Kansas counties are designated federal health professional shortage areas.
Hospitals
Kansas has about 130 hospitals, most of them small rural critical-access facilities.
Hospital jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 622, annual average (FRED SMU20000006562200001).
Health care jobs (ambulatory, hospitals and nursing)
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 621–623, annual average (FRED SMU20000006562000001).
Insurance Coverage
About 8.7% of Kansans lacked health insurance in 2023, close to the national rate.
Adults with any health care coverage
2011–2020CDC BRFSS, adults 18+ (question discontinued after 2020).
| Indicator | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rate | 8.7 | 7.9 |
- •Kansas is one of a small number of states that has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA.
Obesity
About 36.0% of Kansas adults are classified as obese, above the national average.
Adults with obesity
2011–2025CDC BRFSS via Chronic Disease Indicators, adults 18+.
| Indicator | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult obesity rate | 36 | 32 |
- •Kansas' obesity rate has climbed steadily over the past two decades, mirroring Midwest trends.
Public Health Indicators
About 15.7% of Kansas adults smoke, slightly above the national average.
Adults who currently smoke
2011–2025CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, adults 18+.
| Indicator | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult smoking rate | 15.7 | 11.6 |
- •Kansas has raised cigarette taxes multiple times in the past decade to curb smoking rates.