Kansas Outdoor Recreation Economy — Data & Statistics

Kansas’s outdoor recreation economy generated $5.12B in value added in 2024, representing 2.2% of the state’s GDP. The sector supported 39.8K jobs with $2.06B in total compensation. Kansas ranked #34 among all 50 states by outdoor recreation value added.

Key Statistics (2024)

Value Added

$5.12B

Percent of GDP

2.2%

Employment

39.8K

Compensation

$2.06B

Compare With Similar States

• Oklahoma — $6.10B value added
• Connecticut — $6.02B value added
• Iowa — $5.87B value added
• Arkansas — $4.96B value added
• Idaho — $4.51B value added
• Mississippi — $4.24B value added