Arkansas vs Utah

Utah comes out ahead of Arkansas on 515 of 807 statistics where one end is better, to 284 with 8 ties. Arkansas leads on Agriculture and Sports. Utah leads on Facts & Trivia, Culture and Crime & Safety and 11 more categories.

807 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 8 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Arkansas
Wins
284
Avg. percentile
41
Categories led
2
Utah
Wins
515
Avg. percentile
56
Categories led
14

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

StatisticArkansasUtah
Population
3,133,502
33rd of 51
3,574,825
30th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$60,773
48th of 51
$95,166
11th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)
4.1%
29th of 51
3.6%
17th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
16.0%
46th of 51
8.5%
2nd of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)
86.9
1st of 51
98.9
31st of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State
$55,219
38th of 51
$55,116
40th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)
$54,890
50th of 51
$66,290
21st of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$947
3rd of 51
$1,496
37th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)
531.8
48th of 51
235.7
17th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)
3,393
11th of 48
6,978
38th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

  • Facts & TriviaUtah · 18 statistics
  • CultureUtah · 77 statistics
  • Crime & SafetyUtah · 74 statistics
  • AgricultureArkansas · 17 statistics
  • EducationUtah · 51 statistics
  • PopulationUtah · 126 statistics
  • GeographyUtah · 25 statistics
  • HealthUtah · 192 statistics
  • Infrastructure & EnergyUtah · 36 statistics
  • Tech & BusinessUtah · 48 statistics
  • LawUtah · 69 statistics
  • SportsArkansas · 17 statistics
  • Politics & GovernmentUtah · 127 statistics
  • EconomicsUtah · 297 statistics
  • TravelUtah · 29 statistics
  • EnvironmentUtah · 39 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

StatisticArkansasUtah
Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State
55.1%
50th of 51
26.4%
1st of 51
Exp. Sexual Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State
58.5%
50th of 51
31.7%
1st of 51
SmokersSmoking Rates by State
16.0%
48th of 50
6%
1st of 50
Smoking RateHealthiest States
16.5%
48th of 50
5.7%
1st of 50
Cardiovascular DiseaseHealthiest States
12.5
48th of 50
6.6
2nd of 50
Most Unhealthy States Total ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.
88.06
46th of 49
11.34
1st of 49
Average IVF CostIVF Cost by State
$12,032
47th of 51
$9,098
1st of 51
Death RateDeath Rate by State
1,166 per 100k
47th of 51
623 per 100k
1st of 51
Tobacco Use Past MonthDrug Use by State
27.4%
47th of 51
11.3%
1st of 51
Activity ScoreArthritis Friendly States
14
tied 48th of 51
42
tied 2nd of 51
Work Environment RankSaddest States
46th
46th of 50
1st
1st of 50
Quality of LifePension-Friendly States
82
5th of 49
2
49th of 49
Cigarette Use Past MonthDrug Use by State
21.5%
46th of 51
8.94%
1st of 51
Overall ScoreHealthiest States
-0.828
49th of 50
0.638
5th of 50
Physically InactiveHealthiest States
28.5%
48th of 50
16.8%
4th of 50
Total Happiness ScoreSaddest States
38.23
48th of 50
62.41
4th of 50
Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In
45th
44th of 49
1st
1st of 49
Annual Mean WageDentist Salary by State
$192,400
5th of 39
$131,490
39th of 39
Hourly Mean WageDentist Salary by State
$92.50
5th of 39
$63.22
39th of 39
Hourly Median WageDentist Salary by State
$96.41
5th of 39
$51.06
39th of 39
% of Pop. with High School Diploma or EquivalentMost Educated U.S. States
33.1%
2nd of 51
22.4%
46th of 51
Cancer Rate: MortalityCancer Rates by State
160.8 per 100k Pop.
46th of 51
117.7 per 100k Pop.
2nd of 51
Job Hazards and Protection RankBest State To Be a Police Officer
50th
50th of 51
6th
6th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
16.0%
46th of 51
8.5%
2nd of 51
Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State
38.8%
50th of 51
86.8%
6th of 51
Access ScoreArthritis Friendly States
37
tied 3rd of 51
9
48th of 51
Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State
19.4%
44th of 46
8.7%
tied 4th of 46
% of Median Income Spent On GroceriesGrocery Prices by State
9.79%
48th of 50
6.47%
5th of 50
Education and Health RankQuality of Life by State
45th
45th of 50
2nd
2nd of 50
Overall Worst States Rank (US News)Worst States to Live in
7th
7th worst of 50
50th
best of 50
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Quick answers

Which is better, Arkansas or Utah?
Utah comes out ahead of Arkansas on 515 of 807 statistics where one end is better, to 284 with 8 ties. Arkansas leads on Agriculture and Sports. Utah leads on Facts & Trivia, Culture and Crime & Safety 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 Utah?
Arkansas has a population of 3,133,502 (33rd of 51 US states) and Utah has 3,574,825 (30th of 51).
How do Arkansas and Utah compare on Median Household Income?
Median Household Income: Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51), Utah $95,166 (11th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
How do Arkansas and Utah compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
Unemployment Rate (%): Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51), Utah 3.6% (17th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
Where does Arkansas beat Utah most clearly?
Arkansas ranks far ahead on Quality of Life (Pension-Friendly States): 82 vs 2; Annual Mean Wage (Dentist Salary by State): $192,400 vs $131,490; Hourly Mean Wage (Dentist Salary by State): $92.50 vs $63.22.
Where does Utah beat Arkansas most clearly?
Utah ranks far ahead on Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 26.4% vs 55.1%; Exp. Sexual Violence in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 31.7% vs 58.5%; Smokers (Smoking Rates by State): 6% vs 16.0%.

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