Arkansas vs North Dakota
North Dakota comes out ahead of Arkansas on 485 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 291 with 15 ties. Arkansas leads on Travel and Sports. North Dakota leads on Facts & Trivia, Tech & Business and Culture and 9 more categories.
791 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 291
- Avg. percentile
- 41
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 485
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Arkansas | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,133,502 33rd of 51 | 805,329 47th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $60,773 48th of 51 | $76,657 28th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.1% 29th of 51 | 2.6% 3rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.0% 46th of 51 | 10.8% 20th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 86.9 1st of 51 | 89.0 8th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,219 38th of 51 | $65,271 7th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $54,890 50th of 51 | $64,050 31st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $947 3rd of 51 | $954 tied 4th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 531.8 48th of 51 | 238.1 18th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 3,393 11th of 48 | 9,184 48th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Facts & TriviaNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNorth Dakota · 48 statistics
- TravelArkansas · 28 statistics
- CultureNorth Dakota · 79 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Dakota · 36 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Dakota · 63 statistics
- PopulationNorth Dakota · 125 statistics
- HealthNorth Dakota · 187 statistics
- LawNorth Dakota · 65 statistics
- SportsArkansas · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Dakota · 120 statistics
- EconomicsNorth Dakota · 299 statistics
- EducationNorth Dakota · 51 statistics
- EnvironmentNorth Dakota · 38 statistics
- AgricultureEven · 17 statistics
- GeographyEven · 25 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Arkansas | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State | 5,927 per 100k 49th of 51 | 3,583 per 100k 1st of 51 |
| Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 1,885 per 100k 49th of 51 | 987 per 100k 1st of 51 |
| Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 46.6% 51st of 51 | 24.0% 3rd of 51 |
| Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 48.1% 51st of 51 | 27.1% 4th of 51 |
| Obesity Rate - BlackMost Obese States | 47.6% 47th of 48 | 27.6% 3rd of 48 |
| Median Income - Five Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $83,469 51st of 51 | $143,710 5th of 51 |
| Economy RankQuality of Life by State | 48th 48th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Avg Income of Bottom 90% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $27,628 46th of 51 | $56,154 2nd of 51 |
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $1.27 tied 45th of 51 | $0.64 2nd of 51 |
| Employment Per 1000 JobsVeterinarian Salary by State | 0.4 49th of 50 | 0.77 7th of 50 |
| GDP per CapitaGDP by State | $48,363 48th of 50 | $79,501 6th of 50 |
| Avg. Annual Retirement Income (ZR)Average Retirement Income by State | $51,830 49th of 51 | $66,321 7th of 51 |
| Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State | 15.3% 9th of 50 | 24.7% 50th of 50 |
| Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In | 45th 44th of 49 | 4th 4th of 49 |
| Change in # Of Private Prisons 2000-2019 %Private Prisons by State | -100.0% tied 1st of 30 | 221.0% 27th of 30 |
| Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 15.8 C 9th of 50 | 4.7 C 49th of 50 |
| Average Temperature Fahrenheit 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 60.4 °F 9th of 50 | 40.4 °F 49th of 50 |
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 7th 7th of 50 | 45th tied 45th of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Raise a Family | 38.47 44th of 50 | 59.6 4th of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 81 4th of 50 | 32 tied 43rd of 50 |
| Economic RankDisability Benefits by State | 41st tied 41st of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State | 45.05 41st of 51 | 61.84 1st of 51 |
| Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State | 21.1% 6th of 51 | 27.4% 46th of 51 |
| COLI Health Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 85.7 1st of 51 | 108.2 41st of 51 |
| Electrician Median Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $23.31 51st of 51 | $36.60 11th of 51 |
| Electrician Median Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $48,480 51st of 51 | $76,120 11th of 51 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 38.8% 50th of 51 | 82.0% 10th of 51 |
| Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 40th 40th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Money-RelatedMost Stressed States | 5th 5th worst of 50 | 44th 7th best of 50 |
| Weather RankBest States to Retire | 9th 9th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Arkansas or North Dakota?
- North Dakota comes out ahead of Arkansas on 485 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 291 with 15 ties. Arkansas leads on Travel and Sports. North Dakota leads on Facts & Trivia, Tech & Business and Culture 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 Dakota?
- Arkansas has a population of 3,133,502 (33rd of 51 US states) and North Dakota has 805,329 (47th of 51).
- How do Arkansas and North Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51), North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- How do Arkansas and North Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51), North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- Where does Arkansas beat North Dakota most clearly?
- Arkansas ranks far ahead on Excessive Drinking Rate (Alcohol Consumption by State): 15.3% vs 24.7%; Change in # Of Private Prisons 2000-2019 % (Private Prisons by State): -100.0% vs 221.0%; Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000 (Best Weather by State): 15.8 C vs 4.7 C.
- Where does North Dakota beat Arkansas most clearly?
- North Dakota ranks far ahead on Depression Rate (Mental Health Statistics by State): 3,583 per 100k vs 5,927 per 100k; Depression Rate Ages 0-14 (Mental Health Statistics by State): 987 per 100k vs 1,885 per 100k; Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 24.0% vs 46.6%.
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