36.0%
Adult obesity rate
2023
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Adult obesity rate | 36 | 32 |
National ranking
How states rank by adult obesity rate.
| #1 | Alaska | 22% |
| #2 | Colorado | 24.5% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | 27.2% |
| #4 | California | 28.1% |
| #5 | Montana | 28.3% |
| #6 | Utah | 29% |
| #7 | Wyoming | 29% |
| #8 | New York | 29.1% |
| #9 | New Hampshire | 29.6% |
| #10 | Oregon | 29.6% |
| #11 | Florida | 30.1% |
| #12 | Minnesota | 30.1% |
| #13 | New Jersey | 30.3% |
| #14 | Washington | 30.5% |
| #15 | Rhode Island | 30.6% |
| #16 | Nevada | 31% |
| #17 | New Mexico | 31% |
| #18 | Maine | 32.9% |
| #19 | Virginia | 33.2% |
| #20 | Illinois | 33.4% |
| #21 | Pennsylvania | 33.4% |
| #22 | North Carolina | 33.6% |
| #23 | Delaware | 34% |
| #24 | Arizona | 34.4% |
| #25 | Wisconsin | 34.5% |
| #26 | Georgia | 34.5% |
| #27 | Michigan | 35.2% |
| #28 | Texas | 35.8% |
| #29 | Indiana | 36.8% |
| #30 | Oklahoma | 36.8% |
| #31 | Ohio | 37% |
| #32 | Tennessee | 37.1% |
| #33 | Missouri | 37.3% |
| #34 | Louisiana | 38% |
| #35 | South Dakota | 38.4% |
| #36 | Kentucky | 39% |
| #37 | North Dakota | 39% |
| #38 | Vermont | 45 |
Overview
About 36.0% of Kansas adults are classified as obese, above the national average. This data point highlights how Kansas compares on obesity relative to national benchmarks. Kansas' obesity rate has climbed steadily over the past two decades, mirroring Midwest trends.
Did you know?
- Kansas' obesity rate has climbed steadily over the past two decades, mirroring Midwest trends.