Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Ratio of Elderly Persons and Children to Adults
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Measurement Period: 2020
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This indicator shows the ratio of all dependent persons (ages 0-14 and 65 and over) per 100 persons aged 15-64.
Why is this important?
The age structure of a population is important in planning for the future of a community, particularly for schools, community centers, health care, and child care. A population with more youth will have greater education and child care needs, while an older population may have greater health care needs. Older people are also far more likely to vote, making them an important political force.
elderly persons & children per 100 adults
| Public Health Preparedness Region | Source | Measurement Period | Elderly persons & children per 100 adults | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 15 Public Health Preparedness Region values. The lowest value is 43.6, and the highest value is 74.8.
Half of the values are between 59.8 and 63.3.
The middle (median) value is 62.5.
Data Source
- U.S. Census Bureau
Maintained By: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Filed under: Community / Demographics, Social Determinants of Health, Older Adults