Kansas Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Kansas
Universe
2,885,099
Total Uninsured
253,274
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Kansas
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured5.7%
Female Uninsured5.1%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured17.4%
Female Uninsured13.0%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured12.1%
Female Uninsured10.3%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.5%
Female Uninsured0.6%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 253,274 | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 254,850 | 8.9% |
| 2022 | 256,290 | 8.9% |
| 2021 | 256,001 | 8.9% |
| 2020 | 249,223 | 8.7% |
| 2019 | 251,030 | 8.8% |
| 2018 | 256,512 | 9.0% |
| 2017 | 274,403 | 9.6% |
| 2016 | 297,544 | 10.5% |
| 2015 | 318,119 | 11.2% |
| 2014 | 343,475 | 12.2% |
| 2013 | 357,785 | 12.7% |
| 2012 | 352,636 | 12.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 8.8% of the population in Kansas does not have health insurance coverage.
In Kansas, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 17.4%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 8.8%.