Which has more people, Connecticut or Missouri?

Connecticut has a population of 3,702,543 (29th of 51 US states) and Missouri has 6,297,538 (18th of 51).

How do Connecticut and Missouri compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51), Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.

How do Connecticut and Missouri compare on Poverty Rate (%)?

Poverty Rate (%): Connecticut 10.0% (9th of 51), Missouri 12.6% (34th of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.

Where does Connecticut beat Missouri most clearly?

Connecticut ranks far ahead on Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 26.2% vs 47.3%; PCV 4 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 90.3% vs 78.4%; HepB 3 Doses (Teens) (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.1% vs 89.3%.

Where does Missouri beat Connecticut most clearly?

Missouri ranks far ahead on Estimated Min Price (Radio Ad Prices by State): $11.00 vs $279; Total Average Price (Cigarette Prices by State): $8.01 per pack vs $13.63 per pack; Drivers License Cost (Driver's License Cost by State): $10.00 vs $72.00.

Connecticut vs Missouri

Connecticut comes out ahead of Missouri on 472 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 314 with 12 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Population and 7 more categories. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Sports and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories.

798 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.

Connecticut

Wins: 472
Avg. percentile: 58
Categories led: 10

Missouri

Wins: 314
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 6

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Connecticut	Missouri
Population	3,702,543 29th of 51	6,297,538 18th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$95,781 9th of 51	$70,702 41st of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4% tied 25th of 51	4% tied 25th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.0% 9th of 51	12.6% 34th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	103.6 42nd of 51	90.8 13th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$74,254 3rd of 51	$57,850 28th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$77,420 8th of 51	$62,160 34th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,488 35th of 51	$1,033 11th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	109.6 2nd of 51	417.8 41st of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	5,849 30th of 48	4,980 21st of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

AgricultureMissouri · 17 statistics
Crime & SafetyConnecticut · 75 statistics
HealthConnecticut · 188 statistics
PopulationConnecticut · 125 statistics
EducationConnecticut · 51 statistics
SportsMissouri · 17 statistics
EnvironmentConnecticut · 38 statistics
CultureConnecticut · 79 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMissouri · 36 statistics
GeographyConnecticut · 25 statistics
EconomicsConnecticut · 293 statistics
Tech & BusinessConnecticut · 48 statistics
LawMissouri · 65 statistics
Facts & TriviaConnecticut · 17 statistics
TravelMissouri · 29 statistics
Politics & GovernmentMissouri · 125 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Connecticut	Missouri
Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State	$279 49th of 51	$11.00 1st of 51
Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State	26.2% 3rd of 51	47.3% 50th of 51
PCV 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State	90.3% 1st of 51	78.4% 48th of 51
Total Average PriceCigarette Prices by State	$13.63 per pack 48th of 51	$8.01 per pack 1st of 51
Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State	$72.00 tied 47th of 50	$10.00 2nd of 50
BBQ Restaurants Per Capita RankBest BBQ by State	50th 49th of 50	4th 4th of 50
HepB 3 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State	96.1% 2nd of 51	89.3% 47th of 51
Favorable Gun Laws RankBest States for Gun Owners	48th 48th of 50	4th tied 4th of 50
Gun Law Rank (Giffords)Gun Laws by State	3rd 3rd of 50	46th tied 46th of 50
Gun Laws Strength RankStrictest Gun Laws by State	3rd 3rd of 50	46th tied 46th of 50
Property Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In	50th 51st of 51	7th 7th of 51
DTaP 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State	88.3% 2nd of 51	77.0% tied 45th of 51
Annual Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State	$138,700 3rd of 47	$95,690 43rd of 47
McDonalds Happy MealFast Food Prices by State	$3.46 7th of 50	$2.73 tied last of 50
Average Teacher SalaryTeacher Pay by State	$86,511 6th of 51	$55,132 49th of 51
Affordability RankQuality of Life by State	46th 46th of 50	4th 4th of 50
Students Enrolled In Home School per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool	47th 47th of 50	5th 5th of 50
Juvenile Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US	8 per 100k 3rd of 49	73 per 100k 44th of 49
Average Teacher SalaryBest States for Teachers	$89,593 6th of 51	$57,366 48th of 51
Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State	$65.50 2nd of 51	$86.19 44th of 51
Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State	25.0% 6th of 51	39.8% 48th of 51
Affordabillity (WalletHub)Best States to Live In	46th 46th of 50	5th 5th of 50
MMRVaccination Rates by State	94.4% tied 5th of 51	88.4% 47th of 51
Average Cost per AcreCheapest Land by State	$282,900 46th of 48	$14,100 7th of 48
Overall Price Per AcreAcre Value by State	$282,900 46th of 48	$14,100 7th of 48
HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State	94.6% tied 4th of 51	89.9% tied 45th of 51
Median Price per AcreBest States To Homestead	$282,925 48th of 50	$14,078 8th of 50
Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State	$37.46 48th of 50	$21.76 8th of 50
Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State	$77,930 48th of 50	$45,270 8th of 50
Healthcare RankWorst States to Live in	48th 3rd best of 50	8th 8th worst of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Connecticut or Missouri?: Connecticut comes out ahead of Missouri on 472 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 314 with 12 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Population and 7 more categories. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Sports and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Connecticut or Missouri?: Connecticut has a population of 3,702,543 (29th of 51 US states) and Missouri has 6,297,538 (18th of 51).
How do Connecticut and Missouri compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51), Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
How do Connecticut and Missouri compare on Poverty Rate (%)?: Poverty Rate (%): Connecticut 10.0% (9th of 51), Missouri 12.6% (34th of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
Where does Connecticut beat Missouri most clearly?: Connecticut ranks far ahead on Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 26.2% vs 47.3%; PCV 4 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 90.3% vs 78.4%; HepB 3 Doses (Teens) (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.1% vs 89.3%.
Where does Missouri beat Connecticut most clearly?: Missouri ranks far ahead on Estimated Min Price (Radio Ad Prices by State): $11.00 vs $279; Total Average Price (Cigarette Prices by State): $8.01 per pack vs $13.63 per pack; Drivers License Cost (Driver's License Cost by State): $10.00 vs $72.00.

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