Arkansas vs Indiana
Indiana comes out ahead of Arkansas on 487 of 810 statistics where one end is better, to 309 with 14 ties. Arkansas leads on Agriculture, Sports and Geography and 2 more categories. Indiana leads on Tech & Business, Crime & Safety and Facts & Trivia and 8 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Arkansas | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,133,502 33rd of 51 | 7,011,912 17th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $60,773 48th of 51 | $71,957 39th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.1% 29th of 51 | 3.7% tied 18th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.0% 46th of 51 | 12.3% 30th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 86.9 1st of 51 | 93.3 18th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,219 38th of 51 | $55,562 36th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $54,890 50th of 51 | $60,840 39th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $947 3rd of 51 | $1,062 14th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 531.8 48th of 51 | 254.4 22nd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 3,393 11th of 48 | 5,627 26th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureArkansas · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIndiana · 48 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIndiana · 75 statistics
- SportsArkansas · 17 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIndiana · 18 statistics
- CultureIndiana · 79 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIndiana · 36 statistics
- EducationIndiana · 51 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIndiana · 126 statistics
- GeographyArkansas · 25 statistics
- PopulationIndiana · 126 statistics
- LawIndiana · 68 statistics
- EnvironmentArkansas · 40 statistics
- EconomicsIndiana · 295 statistics
- HealthIndiana · 187 statistics
- TravelArkansas · 29 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Arkansas | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping | 10 1st of 49 | 0.92 49th of 49 |
| Prisoners, Unknown EthnicityPrison Population by State | 1 tied 1st of 39 | 1,181 38th of 39 |
| Average Used Car PriceBest States to Buy a Car | $27,123 47th of 50 | $21,961 1st of 50 |
| Difference Over AverageBest States to Buy a Car | 9.8% 47th of 50 | -11.1% 1st of 50 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 38.8% 50th of 51 | 96.0% 4th of 51 |
| Change in # Of Private Prisons 2000-2019 %Private Prisons by State | -100.0% tied 1st of 30 | 313.0% 29th of 30 |
| Voted by TouristsFriendliest States | 49th 49th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Limited Access RoadsSpeed Limits by State | 75 mph tied 1st of 50 | 60 mph tied 44th of 50 |
| Property Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State | 3,225 39th of 45 | 609 2nd of 45 |
| Change in Prison Population 2000-2022Private Prisons by State | -100.0% tied 1st of 30 | 294.0% 29th of 30 |
| Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $753 45th of 51 | $473 5th of 51 |
| CAS Illegal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 5 tied last of 48 | 2 tied 3rd of 48 |
| Heroin Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 0.19% 1st of 51 | 0.43% 39th of 51 |
| CAS Illegal Judicial Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 3 tied last of 48 | 1 tied 1st of 48 |
| Average Used Car PriceUsed Car Prices by State | $36,343 44th of 50 | $32,936 7th of 50 |
| Deaths per 100 Million Vehicle Miles TraveledFatal Car Accidents by State | 1.7 46th of 51 | 1.0 tied 8th of 51 |
| Workplace Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 46th 46th of 50 | 10th 10th of 50 |
| CAS Legal Judicial Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 3 tied 36th of 48 | 1 tied 1st of 48 |
| Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State | 45.05 41st of 51 | 56.45 5th of 51 |
| Average Literacy ScoreU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 210 tied 41st of 51 | 220 6th of 51 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.23 per gallon tied 8th of 51 | $5.99 per gallon tied 43rd of 51 |
| Electrician Median Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $23.31 51st of 51 | $32.73 15th of 51 |
| Electrician Median Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $48,480 51st of 51 | $68,070 15th of 51 |
| Total Safety Score (WalletHub)Safest States in the US | 40.16 46th of 50 | 58.63 11th of 50 |
| Crime Cost per CapitaMost Dangerous Cities by State | $1,515 35th of 45 | $337 4th of 45 |
| Violent Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State | 419 35th of 45 | 99 4th of 45 |
| CAS Legal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 5 tied last of 48 | 3 tied 4th of 48 |
| Fishing Booker RankBest States for Fishing | 13th 13th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 40.82 40th of 50 | 55.64 6th of 50 |
| Road QualityRoad Quality by State | 44th 44th of 50 | 10th 10th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Arkansas or Indiana?
- Indiana comes out ahead of Arkansas on 487 of 810 statistics where one end is better, to 309 with 14 ties. Arkansas leads on Agriculture, Sports and Geography and 2 more categories. Indiana leads on Tech & Business, Crime & Safety and Facts & Trivia and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Arkansas or Indiana?
- Arkansas has a population of 3,133,502 (33rd of 51 US states) and Indiana has 7,011,912 (17th of 51).
- How do Arkansas and Indiana compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51), Indiana $71,957 (39th of 51) among US states. Indiana ranks better.
- How do Arkansas and Indiana compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51), Indiana 3.7% (tied 18th of 51) among US states. Indiana ranks better.
- Where does Arkansas beat Indiana most clearly?
- Arkansas ranks far ahead on Campsite Quality (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 10 vs 0.92; Prisoners, Unknown Ethnicity (Prison Population by State): 1 vs 1,181; Change in # Of Private Prisons 2000-2019 % (Private Prisons by State): -100.0% vs 313.0%.
- Where does Indiana beat Arkansas most clearly?
- Indiana ranks far ahead on Average Used Car Price (Best States to Buy a Car): $21,961 vs $27,123; Difference Over Average (Best States to Buy a Car): -11.1% vs 9.8%; Share of Minimum Wage Workers Income (Child Care Cost by State): 96.0% vs 38.8%.
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