Which has more people, Alabama or Iowa?

Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Iowa has 3,246,320 (32nd of 51).

How do Alabama and Iowa compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.

How do Alabama and Iowa compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.

Where does Alabama beat Iowa most clearly?

Alabama ranks far ahead on Employment and Wealth Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 6th vs 51st; Forest Coverage (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 7.85 vs 0.76; Black to White Disparity (x to 1) (Incarceration Rates by State): 2.8 vs 9.3.

Where does Iowa beat Alabama most clearly?

Iowa ranks far ahead on Money-Related (Most Stressed States): 49th vs 2nd; CAS Illegal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 1 vs 4; CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 1 vs 3.5.

Alabama vs Iowa

Iowa comes out ahead of Alabama on 508 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 278 with 14 ties. Alabama leads on Travel and Sports. Iowa leads on Facts & Trivia, Crime & Safety and Health and 11 more categories.

800 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 14 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Alabama

Wins: 278
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 2

Iowa

Wins: 508
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 14

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Alabama	Iowa
Population	5,223,121 24th of 51	3,246,320 32nd of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$63,999 46th of 51	$75,059 32nd of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.9% 5th of 51	3.5% tied 15th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	15.6% 45th of 51	11.1% 21st of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	88.8 7th of 51	87.8 3rd of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,216 48th of 51	$60,144 19th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$57,500 46th of 51	$59,830 42nd of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,007 9th of 51	$972 7th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	348.3 33rd of 51	233.9 16th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	2,669 7th of 48	6,821 36th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaIowa · 17 statistics
TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
Crime & SafetyIowa · 74 statistics
HealthIowa · 189 statistics
EnvironmentIowa · 39 statistics
CultureIowa · 77 statistics
EducationIowa · 50 statistics
PopulationIowa · 126 statistics
LawIowa · 64 statistics
Tech & BusinessIowa · 47 statistics
EconomicsIowa · 295 statistics
Politics & GovernmentIowa · 127 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyIowa · 36 statistics
SportsAlabama · 17 statistics
AgricultureIowa · 17 statistics
GeographyIowa · 25 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

Statistic	Alabama	Iowa
Money-RelatedMost Stressed States	2nd 2nd worst of 50	49th 2nd best of 50
CAS Illegal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States	4 tied 44th of 48	1 1st of 48
CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States	3.5 46th of 48	1 tied 1st of 48
Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States	6th 6th of 51	51st 51st of 51
Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State	42.32 48th of 51	56.85 3rd of 51
Participation RateLabor Force Participation Rate by State	56.7% 49th of 51	67.3% 4th of 51
PriceEgg Prices by State	$6.12 per dozen 48th of 50	$4.44 per dozen 6th of 50
Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping	7.85 5th of 49	0.76 46th of 49
Black to White Disparity (x to 1)Incarceration Rates by State	2.8 tied 3rd of 50	9.3 45th of 50
Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States	70.6% 5th of 50	8.43% 46th of 50
Murder Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	8.5 48th of 51	1.6 tied 6th of 51
Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State	$799 47th of 51	$180 6th of 51
% of Mammal Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	12.7% 44th of 50	1.5% tied 3rd of 50
Combined RankBest States for Gun Owners	7th 7th of 50	47th 47th of 50
Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State	13.0% 4th of 50	21.0% 44th of 50
Real Estate Property Tax RateProperty Taxes by State	0.38% 2nd of 50	1.39% 42nd of 50
Cost-Prohibited CareHealth Care Costs by State	13.5% 43rd of 49	7.3% 4th of 49
Maximum Local Sales Tax RateSales Tax by State	11.0% 38th of 38	2% tied 6th of 38
Healthcare Cost and QualityPension-Friendly States	28 tied 41st of 50	82 2nd of 50
Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State	5,598 per 100k 44th of 51	3,911 per 100k 4th of 51
Tax RateStates with No Property Tax	0.38% 2nd of 51	1.43% 42nd of 51
% Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State	1,389.0% 45th of 50	-89.0% 6th of 50
FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States	4th 4th worst of 49	41st 8th best of 49
Property Tax BurdenTax Burden by State	0.37% 2nd of 51	1.43% tied 41st of 51
Affordability RankBest States for Fishing	49th 49th of 51	10th 10th of 51
Costs RankFarming-Friendly States	7th 7th of 50	45th 45th of 50
Gun Deaths per 100kPolymer80 Legal States	25.6 48th of 50	10.5 10th of 50
% of Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	15.0% tied 47th of 51	3% tied 5th of 51
Average IQ ScoreAverage IQ by State	95.7 tied 45th of 50	103.2 8th of 50
Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State	1% tied 1st of 50	6% tied 39th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Alabama or Iowa?: Iowa comes out ahead of Alabama on 508 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 278 with 14 ties. Alabama leads on Travel and Sports. Iowa leads on Facts & Trivia, Crime & Safety and Health and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Alabama or Iowa?: Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Iowa has 3,246,320 (32nd of 51).
How do Alabama and Iowa compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
How do Alabama and Iowa compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
Where does Alabama beat Iowa most clearly?: Alabama ranks far ahead on Employment and Wealth Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 6th vs 51st; Forest Coverage (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 7.85 vs 0.76; Black to White Disparity (x to 1) (Incarceration Rates by State): 2.8 vs 9.3.
Where does Iowa beat Alabama most clearly?: Iowa ranks far ahead on Money-Related (Most Stressed States): 49th vs 2nd; CAS Illegal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 1 vs 4; CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 1 vs 3.5.

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