Arkansas vs Oregon
Oregon comes out ahead of Arkansas on 455 of 797 statistics where one end is better, to 331 with 11 ties. Arkansas leads on Sports and Travel. Oregon leads on Tech & Business, Health and Culture and 11 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Arkansas | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,133,502 33rd of 51 | 4,281,848 27th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $60,773 48th of 51 | $83,011 19th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.1% 29th of 51 | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.0% 46th of 51 | 11.9% 28th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 86.9 1st of 51 | 103.4 40th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,219 38th of 51 | $55,451 37th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $54,890 50th of 51 | $72,460 12th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $947 3rd of 51 | $1,525 38th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 531.8 48th of 51 | 311.2 29th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 3,393 11th of 48 | 5,268 24th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessOregon · 47 statistics
- HealthOregon · 191 statistics
- CultureOregon · 79 statistics
- Facts & TriviaOregon · 18 statistics
- EducationOregon · 51 statistics
- Crime & SafetyOregon · 76 statistics
- EnvironmentOregon · 40 statistics
- PopulationOregon · 126 statistics
- EconomicsOregon · 292 statistics
- SportsArkansas · 17 statistics
- LawOregon · 62 statistics
- TravelArkansas · 29 statistics
- AgricultureOregon · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentOregon · 119 statistics
- GeographyOregon · 25 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyOregon · 33 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Arkansas | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Illegal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 5 tied last of 48 | 1.5 2nd of 48 |
| Electrician Median Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $23.31 51st of 51 | $42.68 3rd of 51 |
| Electrician Median Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $48,480 51st of 51 | $88,770 3rd of 51 |
| Annual Mean WageNurse Salary by State | $66,530 50th of 51 | $106,610 3rd of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WageNurse Salary by State | $31.98 50th of 51 | $51.26 3rd of 51 |
| COLI Grocery Costs IndexGrocery Prices by State | 94.3 1st of 51 | 106.8 47th of 51 |
| Electrician Mean Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $23.94 51st of 51 | $41.03 5th of 51 |
| Electrician Mean Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $49,800 51st of 51 | $85,330 5th of 51 |
| Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 90.9% 47th of 51 | 97.0% 1st of 51 |
| Cocaine Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 1.51% 4th of 51 | 3.03% 50th of 51 |
| Livability RankDisability Benefits by State | 48th 48th of 51 | 2nd 2nd of 51 |
| RN Annual MeanNurses Pay by State | $72,900 49th of 51 | $113,440 3rd of 51 |
| RN Hourly MeanNurses Pay by State | $35.05 49th of 51 | $54.54 3rd of 51 |
| Teacher's Union Rank (1=Strongest)States with Teacher Unions | 48th 48th of 51 | 2nd 2nd of 51 |
| Employment Per 1000 JobsVeterinarian Salary by State | 0.4 49th of 50 | 0.82 4th of 50 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $64,160 46th of 49 | $126,940 2nd of 49 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 11.0% 2nd of 41 | 5% tied 38th of 41 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $68,270 51st of 51 | $136,600 6th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $32.82 51st of 51 | $65.67 6th of 51 |
| License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $10.50 4th of 50 | $44.00 48th of 50 |
| Tot. Sales & Excise Tax BurdenTax Burden by State | 4.93% 45th of 50 | 1.05% 1st of 50 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $36,600 49th of 50 | $69,960 5th of 50 |
| Groceries Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 95.3 tied 1st of 51 | 105.7 46th of 51 |
| Activity ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 14 tied 48th of 51 | 41 5th of 51 |
| Annual Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $49,780 51st of 51 | $132,660 7th of 51 |
| Health Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 85.4 1st of 51 | 114.9 45th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $23.93 51st of 51 | $63.78 7th of 51 |
| Price Level (Goods)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.6 1st of 51 | 105.3 45th of 51 |
| RN Annual MedianNurses Pay by State | $72,920 47th of 51 | $110,940 3rd of 51 |
| RN Hourly MedianNurses Pay by State | $35.06 47th of 51 | $53.34 3rd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Arkansas or Oregon?
- Oregon comes out ahead of Arkansas on 455 of 797 statistics where one end is better, to 331 with 11 ties. Arkansas leads on Sports and Travel. Oregon leads on Tech & Business, Health and Culture and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Arkansas or Oregon?
- Arkansas has a population of 3,133,502 (33rd of 51 US states) and Oregon has 4,281,848 (27th of 51).
- How do Arkansas and Oregon compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51), Oregon $83,011 (19th of 51) among US states. Oregon ranks better.
- How do Arkansas and Oregon compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51), Oregon 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Arkansas ranks better.
- Where does Arkansas beat Oregon most clearly?
- Arkansas ranks far ahead on COLI Grocery Costs Index (Grocery Prices by State): 94.3 vs 106.8; Cocaine Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 1.51% vs 3.03%; Varicella 2 Doses (Disease History) (Vaccination Rates by State): 11.0% vs 5%.
- Where does Oregon beat Arkansas most clearly?
- Oregon ranks far ahead on CAS Illegal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 1.5 vs 5; Electrician Median Hourly Wage 2023 (Electrician Salary by State): $42.68 vs $23.31; Electrician Median Yearly Wage 2023 (Electrician Salary by State): $88,770 vs $48,480.
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