Arkansas vs North Carolina
North Carolina comes out ahead of Arkansas on 483 of 812 statistics where one end is better, to 318 with 11 ties. Arkansas leads on Agriculture, Environment and Education and 1 more category. North Carolina leads on Crime & Safety, Culture and Facts & Trivia and 9 more categories.
812 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 318
- Avg. percentile
- 41
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 483
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Arkansas | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,133,502 33rd of 51 | 11,343,875 9th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $60,773 48th of 51 | $72,388 38th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.1% 29th of 51 | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.0% 46th of 51 | 13.0% 35th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 86.9 1st of 51 | 94.3 21st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,219 38th of 51 | $56,310 33rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $54,890 50th of 51 | $64,290 29th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $947 3rd of 51 | $1,228 25th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 531.8 48th of 51 | 330.3 30th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 3,393 11th of 48 | 3,359 10th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureArkansas · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Carolina · 75 statistics
- CultureNorth Carolina · 79 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNorth Carolina · 18 statistics
- PopulationNorth Carolina · 126 statistics
- LawNorth Carolina · 69 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNorth Carolina · 48 statistics
- SportsNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- GeographyNorth Carolina · 25 statistics
- HealthNorth Carolina · 192 statistics
- TravelNorth Carolina · 28 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Carolina · 127 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Carolina · 36 statistics
- EnvironmentArkansas · 40 statistics
- EducationArkansas · 51 statistics
- EconomicsArkansas · 300 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Arkansas | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State | 12.0% tied 43rd of 45 | 3% 2nd of 45 |
| Registration & Documentation FeesCar Registration Fees by State | $157 1st of 50 | $1,069 45th of 50 |
| Workplace Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 46th 46th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 81 4th of 50 | 28 tied 47th of 50 |
| Average Documentation FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $129 3rd of 50 | $699 tied 46th of 50 |
| % of Personal Income Coming from Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | 9.1% 47th of 51 | 19.2% 3rd of 51 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 11.0% 2nd of 41 | 6.1% 37th of 41 |
| Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $3,801 47th of 51 | $9,167 4th of 51 |
| Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State | $129 3rd of 51 | $749 46th of 51 |
| Rape RateRape Statistics by State | 72.3 per 100k 50th of 51 | 28.2 per 100k 7th of 51 |
| Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 90.9% 47th of 51 | 95.6% 5th of 51 |
| Registration FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $28.00 3rd of 50 | $370 44th of 50 |
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 7th 7th of 50 | 45th tied 45th of 50 |
| Prisoners, Unknown EthnicityPrison Population by State | 1 tied 1st of 39 | 215 32nd of 39 |
| DTaP 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 74.7% 51st of 51 | 84.5% 12th of 51 |
| PCV 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 77.9% 49th of 51 | 86.7% 10th of 51 |
| Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 6% tied 39th of 50 | 1% tied 1st of 50 |
| Median IncomeSafest Cities by State | $39,731 47th of 48 | $127,575 12th of 48 |
| Accident RateWorst Drivers by State | 13.8 per 1k drivers 7th of 51 | 22.1 per 1k drivers 44th of 51 |
| SSI Legislative Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 50.1 46th of 50 | 70.8 10th of 50 |
| Employment Per 1000 JobsVeterinarian Salary by State | 0.4 49th of 50 | 0.67 13th of 50 |
| Socioeconomic DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 48th 48th of 50 | 12th 12th of 50 |
| Least Juvenile Incarceration RankWorst Prisons by State | 47th tied 47th of 50 | 11th tied 11th of 50 |
| Golf RankingBest State for Golf | 42nd 40th of 48 | 7th 6th of 48 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 38.8% 50th of 51 | 77.7% 14th of 51 |
| Entertainment Rank (WH)Most Boring States | 46th 46th of 50 | 11th 11th of 50 |
| Physically InactiveHealthiest States | 28.5% 48th of 50 | 20.2% 13th of 50 |
| Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 46.6% 51st of 51 | 29.0% tied 15th of 51 |
| Car Sales Tax RateCar Sales Tax by State | 6.5% 34th of 45 | 3% 3rd of 45 |
| Average Net WorthWealth Inequality by State | $439,790 47th of 50 | $653,513 13th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Arkansas or North Carolina?
- North Carolina comes out ahead of Arkansas on 483 of 812 statistics where one end is better, to 318 with 11 ties. Arkansas leads on Agriculture, Environment and Education and 1 more category. North Carolina leads on Crime & Safety, Culture and Facts & Trivia and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Arkansas or North Carolina?
- Arkansas has a population of 3,133,502 (33rd of 51 US states) and North Carolina has 11,343,875 (9th of 51).
- How do Arkansas and North Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51), North Carolina $72,388 (38th of 51) among US states. North Carolina ranks better.
- How do Arkansas and North Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51), North Carolina 3.8% (tied 20th of 51) among US states. North Carolina ranks better.
- Where does Arkansas beat North Carolina most clearly?
- Arkansas ranks far ahead on Registration & Documentation Fees (Car Registration Fees by State): $157 vs $1,069; Total Score (Best States to Homeschool): 81 vs 28; Average Documentation Fee (Car Registration Fees by State): $129 vs $699.
- Where does North Carolina beat Arkansas most clearly?
- North Carolina ranks far ahead on Dealer Max Vehicle Tax (Car Dealer Fees by State): 3% vs 12.0%; Workplace Safety Rank WalletHub (Safest States in the US): 2nd vs 46th; % of Personal Income Coming from Child Support (Child Support Percentage by State): 19.2% vs 9.1%.
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