Colorado vs Iowa
Colorado comes out ahead of Iowa on 392 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 388 with 15 ties. Colorado leads on Sports, Geography and Travel and 4 more categories. Iowa leads on Crime & Safety, Infrastructure & Energy and Environment and 1 more category.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Colorado | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,036,620 20th of 51 | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,470 10th of 51 | $75,059 32nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.44% 4th of 51 | 11.1% 21st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.1 39th of 51 | 87.8 3rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $65,223 8th of 51 | $60,144 19th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,190 9th of 51 | $59,830 42nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,761 47th of 51 | $972 7th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 421.7 43rd of 51 | 233.9 16th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,053 39th of 48 | 6,821 36th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsColorado · 17 statistics
- GeographyColorado · 25 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIowa · 74 statistics
- TravelColorado · 29 statistics
- CultureColorado · 71 statistics
- AgricultureColorado · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIowa · 36 statistics
- Facts & TriviaColorado · 18 statistics
- Tech & BusinessColorado · 48 statistics
- EnvironmentIowa · 39 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIowa · 127 statistics
- HealthEven · 190 statistics
- LawEven · 66 statistics
- PopulationEven · 125 statistics
- EducationEven · 49 statistics
- EconomicsEven · 298 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Colorado | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Beauty RankMost Beautiful States | 4th 4th of 49 | 50th 49th of 49 |
| Educational Attainment DiversityMost Diverse US States | 1st tied 1st of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $417 50th of 51 | $360 4th of 51 |
| Cancer Rate New Cases 2018 to 2022Cancer Rates by State | 396.8 per 100k Pop. 4th of 51 | 498.5 per 100k Pop. 50th of 51 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $242 3rd of 50 | $363 tied 47th of 50 |
| Median Price: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | $604,600 46th of 51 | $250,700 1st of 51 |
| Median Price: Single Family HomesMedian Home Price by State | $631,400 46th of 51 | $253,300 1st of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $268 48th of 51 | $214 3rd of 51 |
| Cancer Rate: New CasesCancer Rates by State | 385.6 per 100k 3rd of 51 | 511.9 per 100k 48th of 51 |
| Price To Income RatioHousing Shortage by State | 5.9 46th of 51 | 3.0 2nd of 51 |
| Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State | 5,803 per 100k 48th of 51 | 3,911 per 100k 4th of 51 |
| Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 1,879 per 100k 48th of 51 | 1,147 per 100k 4th of 51 |
| Obesity Rate - WhiteMost Obese States | 24.4% 2nd of 50 | 36.2% 45th of 50 |
| Obesity Rate 60+Most Obese States | 24.4% 2nd of 50 | 36.2% 45th of 50 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 90.6% 44th of 51 | 96.5% 1st of 51 |
| CAS Legal Judicial Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 3.5 46th of 48 | 1 tied 1st of 48 |
| Average Personal DebtDebt by State | $92,690 50th of 51 | $47,410 8th of 51 |
| Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State | 45.0% 9th of 50 | 153.0% 50th of 50 |
| Personal & Residential Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 45th 45th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Weather RankBest States to Retire | 5th 5th of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| # Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State | 8.2 48th of 50 | -1.0 7th of 50 |
| Experience RatingBest States for Hiking | 9 2nd of 50 | 2.4 43rd of 50 |
| Fall Color RankingBest State for Fall Colors | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 44th 44th of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States for Hiking | 92 2nd of 50 | 10 43rd of 50 |
| Average Documentation FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $699 tied 46th of 50 | $180 6th of 50 |
| Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 22.2% 43rd of 51 | 11.1% 2nd of 51 |
| Birthplace DiversityMost Diverse US States | 4th 4th of 50 | 44th 44th of 50 |
| Community & Environment RankHappiest States | 49th 49th of 50 | 9th 9th of 50 |
| State Rank All GovtsPublic Land by State | 9th 9th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Arts RankBest States to Retire | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 43rd 43rd of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Colorado or Iowa?
- Colorado comes out ahead of Iowa on 392 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 388 with 15 ties. Colorado leads on Sports, Geography and Travel and 4 more categories. Iowa leads on Crime & Safety, Infrastructure & Energy and Environment and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Colorado or Iowa?
- Colorado has a population of 6,036,620 (20th of 51 US states) and Iowa has 3,246,320 (32nd of 51).
- How do Colorado and Iowa compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Colorado $95,470 (10th of 51), Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51) among US states. Colorado ranks better.
- How do Colorado and Iowa compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Colorado 4% (tied 25th of 51), Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- Where does Colorado beat Iowa most clearly?
- Colorado ranks far ahead on Scenic Beauty Rank (Most Beautiful States): 4th vs 50th; Educational Attainment Diversity (Most Diverse US States): 1st vs 47th; Cancer Rate New Cases 2018 to 2022 (Cancer Rates by State): 396.8 per 100k Pop. vs 498.5 per 100k Pop..
- Where does Iowa beat Colorado most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on Avg. Cost of Car Repair Parts (Auto Repair Rates by State): $360 vs $417; Median Price: All Home Types (Median Home Price by State): $250,700 vs $604,600; Median Price: Single Family Homes (Median Home Price by State): $253,300 vs $631,400.
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