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Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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State: Kansas

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas Social Associations County Health Rankings

Current Value:

State: Kansas Social Associations

13.2
Membership associations per 10,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 13.2 which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 10.7 while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 8.6.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (9.1), Kansas has a value of 13.2 which is higher and better.
US Value
(9.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (13.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (13.2).
Prior Value
(13.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas Community Spending on Transportation Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix

Current Value:
18.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (17.4%), Kansas has a value of 18.1%.
US Value
(17.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (18.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (18.1%).
Prior Value
(18.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas Gasoline and Other Fuels Spending-to-Income Ratio Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix

3.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 3.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.3% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.7%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (3.4%) is less and better than the previously measured value (3.5%).
Prior Value
(3.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas Households without a Vehicle American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
5.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 5.1% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.2% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.1%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (8.3%), Kansas has a value of 5.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Mean Travel Time to Work American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:

State: Kansas Mean Travel Time to Work

19.7
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 19.7 which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.3 while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.7.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Kansas has a value of 19.7 which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Solo Drivers with a Long Commute County Health Rankings

Current Value:
21.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 21.6% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 34.1% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.6%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (36.4%), Kansas has a value of 21.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(36.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (21.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (21.7%).
Prior Value
(21.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Workers Commuting by Public Transportation American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
0.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 0.4% which is in the worst 25% of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 1.1% while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.6%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (3.8%), Kansas has a value of 0.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)

State: Kansas Workers who Drive Alone to Work American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
77.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 77.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 75.2% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 78.3%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (71.7%), Kansas has a value of 77.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(71.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Workers who Walk to Work American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:

State: Kansas Workers who Walk to Work

2.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 2.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 2.4% while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.8%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Kansas has a value of 2.3% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas Employer Establishments U.S. Census - County Business Patterns

Current Value:

State: Kansas Employer Establishments

73,982
Number of Establishments
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (73,982) is less  than the previously measured value (74,292).
Prior Value
(74,292)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
61.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 61.3% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 58.8% while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 57.1%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Kansas has a value of 61.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
62.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 62.7% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 59.9% while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 57.7%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Kansas has a value of 62.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Size of Labor Force U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Current Value:

State: Kansas Size of Labor Force

1,504,670
Persons
(February 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (1,504,670) is greater and better than the previously measured value (1,497,130).
Prior Value
(1,497,130)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Total Employment U.S. Census - County Business Patterns

Current Value:

State: Kansas Total Employment

1,188,432
Paid Employees
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (1,188,432) is less  than the previously measured value (1,207,003).
Prior Value
(1,207,003)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Total Employment Change U.S. Census - County Business Patterns

Current Value:

State: Kansas Total Employment Change

-1.5%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of -1.5% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than -3.7% while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than -5.8%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (-4.3%), Kansas has a value of -1.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(-4.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (-1.5%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (-0.2%).
Prior Value
(-0.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Current Value:
3.2%
(February 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 3.2% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.8% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.5%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (4.2%), Kansas has a value of 3.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(4.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (3.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2.7%).
Prior Value
(2.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas Child Food Insecurity Rate Feeding America

Current Value:
13.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 13.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.8% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.8%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (12.8%), Kansas has a value of 13.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (13.4%) is less and better than the previously measured value (14.6%).
Prior Value
(14.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Community Spending on Food Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix

Current Value:
12.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (12.6%), Kansas has a value of 12.7%.
US Value
(12.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (12.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (12.7%).
Prior Value
(12.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas Food Insecurity Rate Feeding America

Current Value:

State: Kansas Food Insecurity Rate

9.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 9.9% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.5% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.7%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (10.4%), Kansas has a value of 9.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (9.9%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (9.7%).
Prior Value
(9.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Households Receiving SNAP with Children American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
48.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), Kansas has a value of 48.9%.
US Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count) American Community Survey 5-Year

39,014
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program National Center for Education Statistics

Current Value:
40.8%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 40.8% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 40.8% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 53.9%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 43 U.S. states.
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Kansas has a value of 40.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (40.8%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (33.5%).
Prior Value
(33.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas Households with Cash Public Assistance Income American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
1.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 1.8% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.5% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.3%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (2.7%), Kansas has a value of 1.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(2.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Kansas Medical Assistance Programs - Adults per 1000 Population, 20-64 Age-Group Kansas Department of Health and Environment

99.4
Per 1,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (99.4) is greater  than the previously measured value (44.7).
Prior Value
(44.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Kansas Medical Assistance Programs - Children per 1000 Population, 0-19 Age-Group Kansas Department of Health and Environment

465.1
Per 1,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (465.1) is greater  than the previously measured value (218.1).
Prior Value
(218.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas Community Spending on Housing Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix

Current Value:
31.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (32.1%), Kansas has a value of 31.1%.
US Value
(32.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (31.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (31.1%).
Prior Value
(31.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas Home Renter Spending-to-Income Ratio Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix

Current Value:
16.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 16.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.6% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.2%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (16.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (17.2%).
Prior Value
(17.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas Homeowner Spending-to-Income Ratio Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix

Current Value:
14.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 14.2% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.6%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (14.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (14.6%).
Prior Value
(14.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas Homeowner Vacancy Rate American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:

State: Kansas Homeowner Vacancy Rate

1.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 1.3% which is in the worst 25% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.3%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (1.1%), Kansas has a value of 1.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(1.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Homeownership American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:

State: Kansas Homeownership

60.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 60.1% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 59.2% while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 57.1%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Kansas has a value of 60.1% which is higher and better.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Housing Units U.S. Census Bureau Population and Housing Unit Estimates

Current Value:

State: Kansas Housing Units

1,292,622
Housing units
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (1,292,622) is greater  than the previously measured value (1,284,283).
Prior Value
(1,284,283)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Median Household Gross Rent American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
$986
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Kansas has a value of $986 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Median Housing Unit Value American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
$189,300
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Kansas has a value of $189,300 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($281,900)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage American Community Survey 5-Year

$592
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value ($584), Kansas has a value of $592 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($584)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs American Community Survey 5-Year

$1,580
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Kansas has a value of $1,580 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,828)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing American Community Survey 1-Year

22.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 22.6% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.2% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.3%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (27.8%), Kansas has a value of 22.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(27.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (22.6%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (22.1%).
Prior Value
(22.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

State: Kansas Overcrowded Households American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:

State: Kansas Overcrowded Households

2.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Kansas has a value of 2.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent American Community Survey 5-Year

43.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 43.7% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.8% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.4%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Kansas has a value of 43.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

State: Kansas Severe Housing Problems County Health Rankings

Current Value:

State: Kansas Severe Housing Problems

12.3%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 12.3% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Kansas has a value of 12.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (12.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (12.5%).
Prior Value
(12.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Utilities Spending-to-Income Ratio Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix

Current Value:
6.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 6.2% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.2% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.6%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (6.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (6.4%).
Prior Value
(6.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold United For ALICE

61.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (61.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (61.4%).
Prior Value
(61.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) United For ALICE

27.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (27.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (26.4%).
Prior Value
(26.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas Income Inequality American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:

State: Kansas Income Inequality

0.458
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 0.458 which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.466 while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.479.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (0.483), Kansas has a value of 0.458 which is lower and better.
US Value
(0.483)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Median Household Income American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:

State: Kansas Median Household Income

$69,747
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of $69,747 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than $72,458 while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than $66,341.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Kansas has a value of $69,747 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Per Capita Income American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:

State: Kansas Per Capita Income

$38,108
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of $38,108 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than $38,585 while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than $36,754.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Kansas has a value of $38,108 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas Children Living Below Poverty Level American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
13.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 13.9% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.6% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.9%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Kansas has a value of 13.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Families Living Below Poverty Level American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
7.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 7.6% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.6% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.0%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Kansas has a value of 7.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Households Living Below Poverty Level United For ALICE

Current Value:
12.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (12.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (12.2%).
Prior Value
(12.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
8.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 8.2% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.1% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.6%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Kansas has a value of 8.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count) American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
37,903
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas People Living 200% Above Poverty Level American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
71.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 71.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 71.9% while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 68.6%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (71.2%), Kansas has a value of 71.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(71.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas People Living Below Poverty Level American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
11.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 11.6% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.9% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.6%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Kansas has a value of 11.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)

State: Kansas Poverty Status by School Enrollment American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
10.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 10.2% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.5% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.0%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (12.4%), Kansas has a value of 10.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Uninsured Adult Population Rate U.S. Census Bureau

Current Value:
13.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (12.0%), Kansas has a value of 13.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.0% in 2016)
The state value is compared to the U.S. value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (13.4%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (12.5%).
Prior Value
(12.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Young Children Living Below Poverty Level American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
16.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 16.0% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.9% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.3%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (18.1%), Kansas has a value of 16.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Youth not in School or Working American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
1.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 1.7% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.8% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.1%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Kansas has a value of 1.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas Child Care Centers County Health Rankings

Current Value:

State: Kansas Child Care Centers

7.0
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (7.0), Kansas has a value of 7.0.
US Value
(7.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (7.0) is greater and better than the previously measured value (6.9).
Prior Value
(6.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas Day Care Center and Preschool Spending-to-Income Ratio Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix

7.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 7.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.2% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.0%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (7.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (8.0%).
Prior Value
(8.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas Home Child Care Spending-to-Income Ratio Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix

Current Value:
3.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.2% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.7%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (3.1%) is less and better than the previously measured value (3.2%).
Prior Value
(3.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas College Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix

Current Value:
12.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 12.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.1%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (12.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (12.9%).
Prior Value
(12.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas Community Spending on Education Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix

Current Value:
2.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Kansas has a value of 2.3%.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (2.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.3%).
Prior Value
(2.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher American Community Survey 5-Year

Current Value:
34.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 34.7% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 33.5% while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 30.2%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Kansas has a value of 34.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher American Community Survey 5-Year

91.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 91.8% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 91.2% while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.7%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Kansas has a value of 91.8% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Student Loan Spending-to-Income Ratio Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix

Current Value:
4.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 4.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.4% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.3%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (4.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (4.8%).
Prior Value
(4.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas Vocational, Technical, and Other School Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix

1.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 1.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.5% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.8%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (1.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (1.7%).
Prior Value
(1.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas Student-to-Teacher Ratio National Center for Education Statistics

Current Value:

State: Kansas Student-to-Teacher Ratio

12.9
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 12.9 which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2 while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.7.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (15.4), Kansas has a value of 12.9 which is lower and better.
US Value
(15.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (12.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (12.7).
Prior Value
(12.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas 4th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts Kansas State Department of Education

42.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (42.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (41.9%).
Prior Value
(41.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas 4th Grade Students Proficient in Math Kansas State Department of Education

Current Value:
37.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (37.6%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (34.7%).
Prior Value
(34.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas 8th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts Kansas State Department of Education

20.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (20.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (20.2%).
Prior Value
(20.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas 8th Grade Students Proficient in Math Kansas State Department of Education

Current Value:
22.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (22.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (20.3%).
Prior Value
(20.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas High School Graduation Annie E. Casey Foundation

Current Value:

State: Kansas High School Graduation

89.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (89.1%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (88.2%).
Prior Value
(88.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (90.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)

State: Kansas

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
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State: Kansas

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
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State: Kansas Access to Exercise Opportunities County Health Rankings

Current Value:
79.9%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 79.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 81.8% while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 73.7%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Kansas has a value of 79.9% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (79.9%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (79.7%).
Prior Value
(79.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas Access to Parks National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network

Current Value:

State: Kansas Access to Parks

47.5%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 47.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 56.9% while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 39.0%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (47.5%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (26.1%).
Prior Value
(26.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas Food Environment Index County Health Rankings

Current Value:

State: Kansas Food Environment Index

7.1
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 7.1 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 7.8 while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.8.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Kansas has a value of 7.1 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (7.1) is greater and better than the previously measured value (7.0).
Prior Value
(7.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Liquor Store Density U.S. Census - County Business Patterns

Current Value:

State: Kansas Liquor Store Density

20.4
Stores per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 20.4 which is in the worst 25% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.1 while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.2.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (10.7), Kansas has a value of 20.4 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (20.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (20.4).
Prior Value
(20.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Proximity to Highways National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network

Current Value:

State: Kansas Proximity to Highways

6.7%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Kansas has a value of 6.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.7% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.8%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (6.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6.2%).
Prior Value
(6.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Kansas

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
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State: Kansas

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas Public Water Supply - Percent of Population Served Unaffected by SDWA Coliform Violations Kansas Department of Health and Environment

99.9%
Percentage
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (99.9%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (100.0%).
Prior Value
(100.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas Public Water Supply - Percent of Population Served Unaffected by SDWA Nitrate Violations Kansas Department of Health and Environment

99.7%
Percentage
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (99.7%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (99.8%).
Prior Value
(99.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Kansas

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

State: Kansas Daily Dose of UV Irradiance National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network

Current Value:
4,077.0
Joule per square meter
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (4,077.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3,673.0).
Prior Value
(3,673.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Kansas Health Matters