Which has more people, Georgia or Kentucky?

Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Kentucky has 4,629,682 (25th of 51).

How do Georgia and Kentucky compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Kentucky $63,726 (47th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.

How do Georgia and Kentucky compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Kentucky 4.6% (tied 40th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.

Where does Georgia beat Kentucky most clearly?

Georgia ranks far ahead on SSI Internal Auditing Score (Most Corrupt States): 88.2 vs 64.6; Depression Rates (Healthiest States): 18.4 vs 28.3; Income Tax Minimum Rate (Taxes by State): 1% vs 5%.

Where does Kentucky beat Georgia most clearly?

Kentucky ranks far ahead on % Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023 (Prison Population by State): -569.0% vs 1,986.0%; Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 1.23% vs 35.3%; Student Loan Average Borrower Debt (Student Loan Debt by State): $32,779 vs $41,639.

Georgia vs Kentucky

Georgia comes out ahead of Kentucky on 432 of 804 statistics where one end is better, to 351 with 21 ties. Georgia leads on Facts & Trivia, Health and Culture and 5 more categories. Kentucky leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Environment and 3 more categories.

804 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 21 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Georgia

Wins: 432
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 8

Kentucky

Wins: 351
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 6

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Georgia	Kentucky
Population	11,401,288 8th of 51	4,629,682 25th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$77,353 27th of 51	$63,726 47th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.4% tied 10th of 51	4.6% tied 40th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	13.4% 38th of 51	16.1% 47th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	96.3 25th of 51	90.2 12th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,952 42nd of 51	$52,290 46th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$65,920 22nd of 51	$58,990 44th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,393 31st of 51	$967 6th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	296.9 26th of 51	212.1 9th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	2,807 8th of 48	4,396 16th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaGeorgia · 18 statistics
AgricultureKentucky · 17 statistics
HealthGeorgia · 183 statistics
Tech & BusinessKentucky · 47 statistics
CultureGeorgia · 79 statistics
SportsGeorgia · 17 statistics
TravelGeorgia · 29 statistics
EnvironmentKentucky · 40 statistics
GeographyGeorgia · 25 statistics
Politics & GovernmentKentucky · 124 statistics
PopulationGeorgia · 121 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyKentucky · 35 statistics
Crime & SafetyKentucky · 75 statistics
EducationGeorgia · 50 statistics
EconomicsEven · 293 statistics
LawEven · 69 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Georgia	Kentucky
% Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State	1,986.0% 48th of 50	-569.0% 4th of 50
SSI Internal Auditing ScoreMost Corrupt States	88.2 tied 2nd of 50	64.6 tied 45th of 50
Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State	35.3% 43rd of 50	1.23% 1st of 50
Depression RatesHealthiest States	18.4 tied 7th of 50	28.3 49th of 50
Income Tax Minimum RateTaxes by State	1% tied 3rd of 39	5% tied 35th of 39
Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State	$6,953 10th of 51	$3,183 51st of 51
TetanusVaccination Rates by State	96.9% tied 1st of 51	90.3% 42nd of 51
Age-Adjusted Depression RateDepression Rates by State	18.1% tied 11th of 49	27.6% 48th of 49
Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State	$41,639 49th of 51	$32,779 11th of 51
SWAMP Index ScoreMost Corrupt States	35.75 45th of 51	69.81 7th of 51
Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by State	3,289 per 100k 11th of 51	5,324 per 100k 49th of 51
Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless	30.14 49th of 50	53.31 12th of 50
PriceEgg Prices by State	$5.96 per dozen 44th of 50	$4.51 per dozen 7th of 50
% of Personal Income Coming from Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State	13.9% 8th of 51	9.4% tied 45th of 51
Overall ScorePension-Friendly States	31.2 40th of 49	79.1 4th of 49
Prevalence Of Depression 2021Most Depressed States	17.7% tied 12th of 50	27.0% 49th of 50
Min RateTax Rates by State	1% tied 2nd of 40	4.5% 32nd of 40
Health Care RankDisability Benefits by State	41st 41st of 51	4th 4th of 51
Crude Depression RateDepression Rates by State	17.7% tied 12th of 49	27.0% 48th of 49
Annual SalaryPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$66,841 49th of 50	$90,190 13th of 50
Hourly WagePhysical Therapist Salary by State	$32.14 49th of 50	$43.36 13th of 50
Monthly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$5,570 49th of 50	$7,515 13th of 50
Weekly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$1,285 49th of 50	$1,734 13th of 50
Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State	1,828.6 14th of 51	3,297.06 50th of 51
Cultural Diversity RankMost Diverse US States	11th 11th of 50	46th 46th of 50
Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless	47th 47th of 50	12th 12th of 50
Minimum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State	$3,500 tied 2nd of 50	$5,000 tied 33rd of 50
Racial & Ethnic DiversityMost Diverse US States	9th 9th of 50	44th 44th of 50
Socioeconomic DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US	9th 9th of 50	44th 44th of 50
Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State	1,358 12th of 51	4,389 47th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Georgia or Kentucky?: Georgia comes out ahead of Kentucky on 432 of 804 statistics where one end is better, to 351 with 21 ties. Georgia leads on Facts & Trivia, Health and Culture and 5 more categories. Kentucky leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Environment and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Georgia or Kentucky?: Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Kentucky has 4,629,682 (25th of 51).
How do Georgia and Kentucky compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Kentucky $63,726 (47th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
How do Georgia and Kentucky compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Kentucky 4.6% (tied 40th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
Where does Georgia beat Kentucky most clearly?: Georgia ranks far ahead on SSI Internal Auditing Score (Most Corrupt States): 88.2 vs 64.6; Depression Rates (Healthiest States): 18.4 vs 28.3; Income Tax Minimum Rate (Taxes by State): 1% vs 5%.
Where does Kentucky beat Georgia most clearly?: Kentucky ranks far ahead on % Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023 (Prison Population by State): -569.0% vs 1,986.0%; Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 1.23% vs 35.3%; Student Loan Average Borrower Debt (Student Loan Debt by State): $32,779 vs $41,639.

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