Connecticut vs Kentucky
Connecticut comes out ahead of Kentucky on 484 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 292 with 12 ties. Connecticut leads on Health, Crime & Safety and Facts & Trivia and 9 more categories. Kentucky leads on Agriculture, Sports and Infrastructure & Energy and 1 more category.
788 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 12 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 484
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 12
- Wins
- 292
- Avg. percentile
- 43
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,702,543 29th of 51 | 4,629,682 25th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,781 9th of 51 | $63,726 47th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.0% 9th of 51 | 16.1% 47th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.6 42nd of 51 | 90.2 12th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $74,254 3rd of 51 | $52,290 46th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,420 8th of 51 | $58,990 44th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,488 35th of 51 | $967 6th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 109.6 2nd of 51 | 212.1 9th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,849 30th of 48 | 4,396 16th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureKentucky · 17 statistics
- HealthConnecticut · 182 statistics
- Crime & SafetyConnecticut · 75 statistics
- Facts & TriviaConnecticut · 17 statistics
- PopulationConnecticut · 121 statistics
- EducationConnecticut · 51 statistics
- CultureConnecticut · 79 statistics
- EnvironmentConnecticut · 38 statistics
- SportsKentucky · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessConnecticut · 48 statistics
- EconomicsConnecticut · 290 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyKentucky · 35 statistics
- TravelKentucky · 29 statistics
- GeographyConnecticut · 25 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentConnecticut · 124 statistics
- LawConnecticut · 64 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Annual Income of Parent Receiving SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $99,686 1st of 51 | $33,735 50th of 51 |
| Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $9,595 3rd of 51 | $3,183 51st of 51 |
| CAS Legal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 2 tied 1st of 48 | 5 48th of 48 |
| CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 1 tied 1st of 48 | 4 tied last of 48 |
| Avg Income of 95th–99th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $364,628 1st of 51 | $180,401 48th of 51 |
| Avg Income of 99.5th–99.9th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $1.88M 1st of 51 | $616,790 48th of 51 |
| Avg Income of 99.9th–99.99th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $883,709 1st of 51 | $334,689 47th of 51 |
| Avg Income of 99th–99.5th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $883,709 1st of 51 | $334,689 47th of 51 |
| One Percent Income ThresholdTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | $975,899 2nd of 51 | $458,204 48th of 51 |
| Taxes Paid To Other States Per CapitaTax Burden by State | $2,268 50th of 51 | $990 4th of 51 |
| Gun Law Rank (Giffords)Gun Laws by State | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Gun Laws Strength RankStrictest Gun Laws by State | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Avg Income of 90th–95th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $191,398 2nd of 51 | $122,430 47th of 51 |
| Cancer Rate: MortalityCancer Rates by State | 123.4 per 100k Pop. 6th of 51 | 175.2 per 100k Pop. 51st of 51 |
| Livable Annual Wage w/ 1 ChildLiving Wage by State | $107,141 47th of 51 | $69,720 2nd of 51 |
| Livable Hourly Wage w/ 1 ChildLiving Wage by State | $51.51 47th of 51 | $33.52 2nd of 51 |
| Livable Wage w/ 2 Children (Annual)Living Wage by State | $143,423 47th of 51 | $88,455 2nd of 51 |
| Livable Wage w/ 2 Children (Hourly)Living Wage by State | $68.95 47th of 51 | $42.53 2nd of 51 |
| WH Climate Change RankGreenest States | 1st 1st of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Most Unhealthy States Total ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 13.33 2nd of 49 | 87.46 45th of 49 |
| Favorable Gun Laws RankBest States for Gun Owners | 48th 48th of 50 | 4th tied 4th of 50 |
| Age-Adjusted Death RateDeath Rate by State | 661 per 100k 5th of 51 | 969 per 100k 49th of 51 |
| Five Percent Income Tax RateTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 25.7% 50th of 51 | 20.5% 6th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $143,280 4th of 51 | $105,980 48th of 51 |
| Five Percent Income ThresholdTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | $334,469 4th of 51 | $198,685 48th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $68.89 4th of 51 | $50.95 48th of 51 |
| Worst States to Retire - HealthcareWorst States to Retire | 48th 3rd best of 50 | 5th 5th worst of 50 |
| Disease Factors & Prevalence ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 5.28 2nd of 49 | 82.96 44th of 49 |
| Health CareBest States to Live In | 3rd 3rd of 49 | 46th 45th of 49 |
| Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $279 49th of 51 | $18.00 tied 4th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Connecticut or Kentucky?
- Connecticut comes out ahead of Kentucky on 484 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 292 with 12 ties. Connecticut leads on Health, Crime & Safety and Facts & Trivia and 9 more categories. Kentucky leads on Agriculture, Sports and Infrastructure & Energy and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Connecticut or Kentucky?
- Connecticut has a population of 3,702,543 (29th of 51 US states) and Kentucky has 4,629,682 (25th of 51).
- How do Connecticut and Kentucky compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51), Kentucky $63,726 (47th of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- How do Connecticut and Kentucky compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Connecticut 4% (tied 25th of 51), Kentucky 4.6% (tied 40th of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- Where does Connecticut beat Kentucky most clearly?
- Connecticut ranks far ahead on Avg. Annual Income of Parent Receiving Support (Child Support Percentage by State): $99,686 vs $33,735; Avg. Amount Received in Child Support (Child Support Percentage by State): $9,595 vs $3,183; CAS Legal Executive Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 2 vs 5.
- Where does Kentucky beat Connecticut most clearly?
- Kentucky ranks far ahead on Taxes Paid To Other States Per Capita (Tax Burden by State): $990 vs $2,268; Livable Annual Wage w/ 1 Child (Living Wage by State): $69,720 vs $107,141; Livable Hourly Wage w/ 1 Child (Living Wage by State): $33.52 vs $51.51.
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