Arkansas vs New Mexico
New Mexico comes out ahead of Arkansas on 420 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 368 with 14 ties. Arkansas leads on Travel, Sports and Environment and 3 more categories. New Mexico leads on Health, Law and Facts & Trivia and 7 more categories.
802 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.
- Wins
- 368
- Avg. percentile
- 41
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 420
- Avg. percentile
- 45
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Arkansas | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,133,502 33rd of 51 | 2,124,222 36th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $60,773 48th of 51 | $64,059 45th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.1% 29th of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.0% 46th of 51 | 17.8% 49th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 86.9 1st of 51 | 92.2 15th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,219 38th of 51 | $51,121 49th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $54,890 50th of 51 | $62,330 33rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $947 3rd of 51 | $1,067 16th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 531.8 48th of 51 | 621.6 49th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 3,393 11th of 48 | 4,462 17th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- HealthNew Mexico · 187 statistics
- TravelArkansas · 29 statistics
- SportsArkansas · 17 statistics
- LawNew Mexico · 71 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Mexico · 17 statistics
- CultureNew Mexico · 79 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Mexico · 75 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Mexico · 48 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Mexico · 125 statistics
- EconomicsNew Mexico · 292 statistics
- AgricultureNew Mexico · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentArkansas · 40 statistics
- PopulationNew Mexico · 125 statistics
- GeographyArkansas · 25 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyArkansas · 36 statistics
- EducationArkansas · 51 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Arkansas | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State | 12.0% tied 43rd of 45 | 4% tied 4th of 45 |
| Workplace Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 46th 46th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| % of Personal Income Coming from Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | 9.1% 47th of 51 | 16.2% 4th of 51 |
| Opioid Death RateOpioid Epidemic by State | 13.9 per 1k pop. 4th of 51 | 37.1 per 1k pop. 47th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $68,270 51st of 51 | $133,630 9th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $32.82 51st of 51 | $64.25 9th of 51 |
| Combined RankBest States for Gun Owners | 4th 4th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 19.4% 44th of 46 | 9.4% 7th of 46 |
| Cancer Rate New Cases 2018 to 2022Cancer Rates by State | 476.0 per 100k Pop. 42nd of 51 | 372.9 per 100k Pop. 1st of 51 |
| Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $3,801 47th of 51 | $7,284 7th of 51 |
| Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 50.78 in 7th of 50 | 14.63 in 46th of 50 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Free States | 44th 44th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Cancer Rate: MortalityCancer Rates by State | 160.8 per 100k Pop. 46th of 51 | 125.6 per 100k Pop. 7th of 51 |
| Drug Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States | 16.8 6th of 51 | 47 45th of 51 |
| Share of Annual Family IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 11.5% 40th of 51 | 21.0% 1st of 51 |
| LPN Annual MeanNurses Pay by State | $113,410 48th of 51 | $136,770 9th of 51 |
| LPN Hourly MeanNurses Pay by State | $54.53 48th of 51 | $65.76 9th of 51 |
| LPC License FeeLPC Requirements by State | $50.00 tied 1st of 46 | $220 tied 37th of 46 |
| Average EBRW SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 609 13th of 51 | 451 51st of 51 |
| CAS Illegal Judicial Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 3 tied last of 48 | 1 tied 1st of 48 |
| Annual Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $49,780 51st of 51 | $127,880 14th of 51 |
| Cocaine Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 1.51% 4th of 51 | 2.24% 41st of 51 |
| Hourly Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $23.93 51st of 51 | $61.48 14th of 51 |
| LPN Annual MedianNurses Pay by State | $109,330 48th of 51 | $133,090 11th of 51 |
| LPN Hourly MedianNurses Pay by State | $52.56 48th of 51 | $63.98 11th of 51 |
| CAS Legal Judicial Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 3 tied 36th of 48 | 1 tied 1st of 48 |
| Annual Median WageSpeech Pathologist Salary by State | $73,270 44th of 51 | $97,850 8th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WageSpeech Pathologist Salary by State | $35.23 44th of 51 | $47.04 8th of 51 |
| One Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 21.5% 12th of 51 | 15.0% 48th of 51 |
| Opportunity and Competition RankBest State To Be a Police Officer | 43rd 43rd of 51 | 7th 7th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Arkansas or New Mexico?
- New Mexico comes out ahead of Arkansas on 420 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 368 with 14 ties. Arkansas leads on Travel, Sports and Environment and 3 more categories. New Mexico leads on Health, Law and Facts & Trivia and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Arkansas or New Mexico?
- Arkansas has a population of 3,133,502 (33rd of 51 US states) and New Mexico has 2,124,222 (36th of 51).
- How do Arkansas and New Mexico compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51), New Mexico $64,059 (45th of 51) among US states. New Mexico ranks better.
- How do Arkansas and New Mexico compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51), New Mexico 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Arkansas ranks better.
- Where does Arkansas beat New Mexico most clearly?
- Arkansas ranks far ahead on Opioid Death Rate (Opioid Epidemic by State): 13.9 per 1k pop. vs 37.1 per 1k pop.; Combined Rank (Best States for Gun Owners): 4th vs 45th; Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000 (Best Weather by State): 50.78 in vs 14.63 in.
- Where does New Mexico beat Arkansas most clearly?
- New Mexico ranks far ahead on Dealer Max Vehicle Tax (Car Dealer Fees by State): 4% vs 12.0%; Workplace Safety Rank WalletHub (Safest States in the US): 3rd vs 46th; % of Personal Income Coming from Child Support (Child Support Percentage by State): 16.2% vs 9.1%.
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