Kansas Social Security

How does Kansas rank for social security payments?

Kansas ranks 25th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,213.57. The study is based on a total of 2,903,820 Kansans who received a reported $6,427,801,300 in Social Security Payments in the past year.

Kansas Social Security Payments By County

Kansas County Social Security Comparison

Kansas Social Security Received Map

Social Security Received By County

The percentage of households receiving social security in Kansas varies by county.

Applying For Social Security in Kansas

How do I apply for Social Security Benefits in Kansas?

Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Kansas. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Kansas.

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Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pension Insurance
Social Security Child's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Disabled Surviving Divorced Spouse Benefits
Social Security Disabled Widow(er)'s Insurance Benefits
Social Security Divorced Spouse Benefits
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Social Security Lump Sum Death Payment
Social Security Medicare Program
Social Security Medicare Savings Program
Social Security Mother's or Father's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Parent's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Retirement Insurance Benefits
Social Security Special Benefits for Qualified WWII Veterans
Social Security Spouse's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Surviving Divorced Spouse Benefits
Social Security Widow(er)'s Insurance Benefits
Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS)

Kansas Social Security Payments by City Statistics

How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Kansas?

City Payments Details

Kansas City

$1,766.17

Kansas City ranks 40th of 205 among cities in Kansas with the lowest social security payments. Kansas City residents received $266,765,100 in social security payments in the past year.

Lawrence

$1,599.19

Lawrence ranks 29th of 205 among cities in Kansas with the lowest social security payments. Lawrence residents received $150,250,700 in social security payments in the past year.

Lenexa

$2,243.90

Lenexa ranks 88th of 205 among cities in Kansas with the lowest social security payments. Lenexa residents received $116,750,100 in social security payments in the past year.

Manhattan

$1,204.32

Manhattan ranks 11th of 205 among cities in Kansas with the lowest social security payments. Manhattan residents received $66,751,700 in social security payments in the past year.

Olathe

$1,585.75

Olathe ranks 27th of 205 among cities in Kansas with the lowest social security payments. Olathe residents received $213,074,400 in social security payments in the past year.

Overland Park

$2,253.48

Overland Park ranks 90th of 205 among cities in Kansas with the lowest social security payments. Overland Park residents received $419,477,900 in social security payments in the past year.

Salina

$2,392.09

Salina ranks 99th of 205 among cities in Kansas with the lowest social security payments. Salina residents received $113,655,200 in social security payments in the past year.

Shawnee

$2,037.20

Shawnee ranks 69th of 205 among cities in Kansas with the lowest social security payments. Shawnee residents received $132,092,000 in social security payments in the past year.

Topeka

$2,582.42

Topeka ranks 119th of 205 among cities in Kansas with the lowest social security payments. Topeka residents received $328,326,600 in social security payments in the past year.

Wichita

$2,011.44

Wichita ranks 66th of 205 among cities in Kansas with the lowest social security payments. Wichita residents received $782,558,100 in social security payments in the past year.

Research & Reports

Social Security Statistics

How does Kansas compare nationally? See which states receive the most social security payments.

We breakdown over 3,000 counties nationwide and rank states with the most and least social security payments given to residents.

Social Security Statistics

Food Stamp Recipients in Kansas

Which areas receive the most food stamp public assistance in Kansas? We breakdown food stamps by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least food and nutrional supplements given to residents.

Kansas Food Stamp Statistics

Kansas Poverty Statistics

Which areas have the highest rate of poverty in Kansas? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Kansas and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.

Kansas Poverty Statistics

2018 Kansas Poverty Line

Household Size Poverty Level
1 $12,140
2 $16,460
3 $20,780
4 $25,100
5 $29,420
6 $33,740
Per Additional +$4,320

The poverty line for Kansas in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.

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