Alabama vs North Dakota
North Dakota comes out ahead of Alabama on 490 of 783 statistics where one end is better, to 283 with 10 ties. Alabama leads on Travel. North Dakota leads on Facts & Trivia, Infrastructure & Energy and Tech & Business and 12 more categories.
783 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 283
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 1
- Wins
- 490
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 15
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,223,121 24th of 51 | 805,329 47th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,999 46th of 51 | $76,657 28th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.9% 5th of 51 | 2.6% 3rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 15.6% 45th of 51 | 10.8% 20th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.8 7th of 51 | 89.0 8th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $65,271 7th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $57,500 46th of 51 | $64,050 31st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,007 9th of 51 | $954 tied 4th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 348.3 33rd of 51 | 238.1 18th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,669 7th of 48 | 9,184 48th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- TravelAlabama · 28 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Dakota · 36 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNorth Dakota · 47 statistics
- CultureNorth Dakota · 77 statistics
- HealthNorth Dakota · 186 statistics
- LawNorth Dakota · 62 statistics
- PopulationNorth Dakota · 125 statistics
- EducationNorth Dakota · 51 statistics
- EnvironmentNorth Dakota · 38 statistics
- EconomicsNorth Dakota · 297 statistics
- AgricultureNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Dakota · 63 statistics
- GeographyNorth Dakota · 25 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Dakota · 120 statistics
- SportsNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State | 101.81 46th of 46 | 5.18 1st of 46 |
| Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 48th 48th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Obesity Rate - BlackMost Obese States | 49.1% 48th of 48 | 27.6% 3rd of 48 |
| Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State | 42.32 48th of 51 | 61.84 1st of 51 |
| Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State | 13.0% 4th of 50 | 24.7% 50th of 50 |
| Participation RateLabor Force Participation Rate by State | 56.7% 49th of 51 | 69.6% tied 2nd of 51 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 70.6% 5th of 50 | 1.72% 50th of 50 |
| % of Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 15.0% tied 47th of 51 | 2% tied 1st of 51 |
| Avg Income of Bottom 90% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $27,318 47th of 51 | $56,154 2nd of 51 |
| DUI RateWorst Drivers by State | 0.7 per 1k drivers tied 5th of 51 | 3.7 per 1k drivers 51st of 51 |
| FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States | 4th 4th worst of 49 | 46th 3rd best of 49 |
| Species Diversity Rank (01-51)Most Biodiverse States | 5th 5th of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 32.96 46th of 50 | 61.51 3rd of 50 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,669 7th of 48 | 9,184 48th of 48 |
| Economic RankDisability Benefits by State | 44th tied 44th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State | 5,598 per 100k 44th of 51 | 3,583 per 100k 1st of 51 |
| Murder Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 8.5 48th of 51 | 1.5 5th of 51 |
| Average IQ ScoreAverage IQ by State | 95.7 tied 45th of 50 | 103.8 tied 3rd of 50 |
| Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 17.1 C 7th of 50 | 4.7 C 49th of 50 |
| Average Temperature Fahrenheit 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 62.8 °F 7th of 50 | 40.4 °F 49th of 50 |
| Money-RelatedMost Stressed States | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 | 44th 7th best of 50 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $59,610 49th of 49 | $102,430 8th of 49 |
| Dental Services Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $361 3rd of 51 | $559 tied 45th of 51 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State | 47.6% tied 46th of 51 | 30.4% 4th of 51 |
| Property Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State | 705 5th of 45 | 3,879 42nd of 45 |
| Affordability RankBest States for Fishing | 49th 49th of 51 | 7th 7th of 51 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Raise a Family | 37.38 45th of 50 | 59.6 4th of 50 |
| SSI Executive Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 81.9 2nd of 50 | 50.7 43rd of 50 |
| Single Family (Max Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $700 tied 5th of 51 | $1,100 50th of 51 |
| Alcohol Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 45.5% 6th of 51 | 59.7% 47th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alabama or North Dakota?
- North Dakota comes out ahead of Alabama on 490 of 783 statistics where one end is better, to 283 with 10 ties. Alabama leads on Travel. North Dakota leads on Facts & Trivia, Infrastructure & Energy and Tech & Business and 12 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Alabama or North Dakota?
- Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and North Dakota has 805,329 (47th of 51).
- How do Alabama and North Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- How do Alabama and North Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- Where does Alabama beat North Dakota most clearly?
- Alabama ranks far ahead on Excessive Drinking Rate (Alcohol Consumption by State): 13.0% vs 24.7%; Forest Coverage (Off-Grid Living Legal States): 70.6% vs 1.72%; DUI Rate (Worst Drivers by State): 0.7 per 1k drivers vs 3.7 per 1k drivers.
- Where does North Dakota beat Alabama most clearly?
- North Dakota ranks far ahead on Annual Crude Mortality Rate in Prisons (Worst Prisons by State): 5.18 vs 101.81; Food and Health Support Rank (Best States to Be Homeless): 1st vs 48th; Obesity Rate - Black (Most Obese States): 27.6% vs 49.1%.
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