Arkansas vs Rhode Island
Rhode Island comes out ahead of Arkansas on 464 of 790 statistics where one end is better, to 312 with 14 ties. Arkansas leads on Agriculture, Travel and Sports and 1 more category. Rhode Island leads on Crime & Safety, Tech & Business and Health and 9 more categories.
790 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
- 312
- Avg. percentile
- 41
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 464
- Avg. percentile
- 53
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Arkansas | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,133,502 33rd of 51 | 1,118,627 44th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $60,773 48th of 51 | $87,796 15th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.1% 29th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.0% 46th of 51 | 11.2% 22nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 86.9 1st of 51 | 102.3 37th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,219 38th of 51 | $55,878 35th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $54,890 50th of 51 | $71,900 13th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $947 3rd of 51 | $1,342 30th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 531.8 48th of 51 | 144.1 4th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 3,393 11th of 48 | 5,761 29th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureArkansas · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyRhode Island · 71 statistics
- Tech & BusinessRhode Island · 48 statistics
- HealthRhode Island · 183 statistics
- PopulationRhode Island · 124 statistics
- TravelArkansas · 29 statistics
- CultureRhode Island · 79 statistics
- EducationRhode Island · 51 statistics
- Facts & TriviaRhode Island · 18 statistics
- SportsArkansas · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentRhode Island · 37 statistics
- EconomicsRhode Island · 291 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentRhode Island · 122 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyArkansas · 36 statistics
- GeographyRhode Island · 25 statistics
- LawRhode Island · 66 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Arkansas | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Estiamted Incidents per 100k PopSnake Bite Statistics by State | 17.19 47th of 48 | 0.04 tied 1st of 48 |
| DTaP 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 74.7% 51st of 51 | 87.7% 3rd of 51 |
| Health and Safety RelatedMost Stressed States | 1st worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| Median Price per AcreBest States To Homestead | $10,558 3rd of 50 | $350,374 50th of 50 |
| Median Income - Seven-or-More Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $81,544 49th of 51 | $199,214 2nd of 51 |
| PCV 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 77.9% 49th of 51 | 90.0% 2nd of 51 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $36,600 49th of 50 | $72,500 3rd of 50 |
| Deaths per 100k PopFatal Car Accidents by State | 21.1 48th of 51 | 4.8 tied 1st of 51 |
| Average Cost per AcreCheapest Land by State | $11,600 tied 4th of 48 | $350,400 48th of 48 |
| Overall Price Per AcreAcre Value by State | $11,600 tied 4th of 48 | $350,400 48th of 48 |
| Female Prisoner RatePrison Population by State | 98 per 100k 46th of 50 | 6 per 100k 1st of 50 |
| Incarceration RateIncarceration Rates by State | 574 per 100k 48th of 50 | 124 per 100k 3rd of 50 |
| Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 574 per 100k 48th of 50 | 124 per 100k 3rd of 50 |
| Low Incarceration Rate RankWorst Prisons by State | 48th 48th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Prisoner RatePrison Population by State | 596 per 100k 48th of 50 | 122 per 100k 3rd of 50 |
| Infant Mortality RateInfant Mortality Rate by State | 7.4 47th of 49 | 4.0 3rd of 49 |
| Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 19.4% 44th of 46 | 8.5% 3rd of 46 |
| Limited Access RoadsSpeed Limits by State | 75 mph tied 1st of 50 | 55 mph tied 47th of 50 |
| Prisoners Over Age 18Prison Population by State | 773 per 100k 48th of 50 | 150 per 100k tied 3rd of 50 |
| Deaths per 100 Million Vehicle Miles TraveledFatal Car Accidents by State | 1.7 46th of 51 | 0.7 1st of 51 |
| Entry Level SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $28,980 46th of 51 | $59,410 1st of 51 |
| Minimum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $54,560 48th of 51 | $112,220 3rd of 51 |
| Combined RankBest States for Gun Owners | 4th 4th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Male Prisoner RatePrison Population by State | 1,107 per 100k 48th of 50 | 242 per 100k 4th of 50 |
| PrisonersPrisons by State | 781 47th of 50 | 212 3rd of 50 |
| Socioeconomic DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 48th 48th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Annual Median WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $90,880 43rd of 47 | $128,340 2nd of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $43.69 43rd of 47 | $61.70 2nd of 47 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 531.8 48th of 51 | 144.1 4th of 51 |
| % of Reptile Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 1.6% 1st of 42 | 16.0% 37th of 42 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Arkansas or Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island comes out ahead of Arkansas on 464 of 790 statistics where one end is better, to 312 with 14 ties. Arkansas leads on Agriculture, Travel and Sports and 1 more category. Rhode Island leads on Crime & Safety, Tech & Business and Health 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 Rhode Island?
- Arkansas has a population of 3,133,502 (33rd of 51 US states) and Rhode Island has 1,118,627 (44th of 51).
- How do Arkansas and Rhode Island compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51), Rhode Island $87,796 (15th of 51) among US states. Rhode Island ranks better.
- How do Arkansas and Rhode Island compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51), Rhode Island 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Arkansas ranks better.
- Where does Arkansas beat Rhode Island most clearly?
- Arkansas ranks far ahead on Median Price per Acre (Best States To Homestead): $10,558 vs $350,374; Average Cost per Acre (Cheapest Land by State): $11,600 vs $350,400; Overall Price Per Acre (Acre Value by State): $11,600 vs $350,400.
- Where does Rhode Island beat Arkansas most clearly?
- Rhode Island ranks far ahead on Estiamted Incidents per 100k Pop (Snake Bite Statistics by State): 0.04 vs 17.19; DTaP 4 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 87.7% vs 74.7%; Health and Safety Related (Most Stressed States): 48th vs 1st.
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