Georgia vs North Dakota
North Dakota comes out ahead of Georgia on 451 of 785 statistics where one end is better, to 322 with 12 ties. Georgia leads on Travel, Sports and Geography. North Dakota leads on Tech & Business, Infrastructure & Energy and Environment and 10 more categories.
785 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
- 322
- Avg. percentile
- 46
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 451
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 13
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,401,288 8th of 51 | 805,329 47th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $77,353 27th of 51 | $76,657 28th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 2.6% 3rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.4% 38th of 51 | 10.8% 20th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.3 25th of 51 | 89.0 8th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,952 42nd of 51 | $65,271 7th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,920 22nd of 51 | $64,050 31st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,393 31st of 51 | $954 tied 4th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 296.9 26th of 51 | 238.1 18th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,807 8th of 48 | 9,184 48th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- TravelGeorgia · 28 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNorth Dakota · 47 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Dakota · 36 statistics
- SportsGeorgia · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentNorth Dakota · 38 statistics
- EconomicsNorth Dakota · 295 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Dakota · 120 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Dakota · 63 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- AgricultureNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- LawNorth Dakota · 66 statistics
- HealthNorth Dakota · 183 statistics
- CultureNorth Dakota · 79 statistics
- PopulationNorth Dakota · 125 statistics
- GeographyGeorgia · 25 statistics
- EducationNorth Dakota · 50 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State | 65.29 45th of 46 | 5.18 1st of 46 |
| Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State | $41,639 49th of 51 | $28,604 1st of 51 |
| Driving Fatalities Involving AlcoholAlcohol Consumption by State | 23.4% 4th of 50 | 46.7% 50th of 50 |
| Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 47th 47th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 224.1 2nd of 50 | 92.8 48th of 50 |
| Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of MenDomestic Violence by State | 40.4% 48th of 50 | 20.5% 2nd of 50 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 30.14 49th of 50 | 61.51 3rd of 50 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Deaths 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 89 46th of 50 | 9 1st of 50 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Fatal Crashes 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 83 46th of 50 | 9 1st of 50 |
| Obesity Rate - Native American and AlaskanMost Obese States | 22.3% 1st of 46 | 46.6% 42nd of 46 |
| Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State | 43.61 46th of 51 | 61.84 1st of 51 |
| Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 17.5 C 5th of 50 | 4.7 C 49th of 50 |
| Average Temperature Fahrenheit 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 63.5 °F 5th of 50 | 40.4 °F 49th of 50 |
| Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 7th 7th of 51 | 51st 51st of 51 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 67.3% 7th of 50 | 1.72% 50th of 50 |
| Cost-Prohibited CareHealth Care Costs by State | 15.6% 48th of 49 | 8.3% tied 6th of 49 |
| Average Commute (Minutes)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 28.3 45th of 51 | 17.9 2nd of 51 |
| Nurses per 1k PopulationNurse-Patient Ratios by State | 7.6 46th of 51 | 14.5 3rd of 51 |
| Species Diversity Rank (01-51)Most Biodiverse States | 6th 6th of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Shelters and Housing Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 45th 45th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,807 8th of 48 | 9,184 48th of 48 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State | 47.6% tied 46th of 51 | 30.4% 4th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $262 47th of 51 | $219 5th of 51 |
| % of Vascular Plant Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 11.1% tied 43rd of 51 | 0.9% tied 1st of 51 |
| Average (Minutes)Commute Time by State | 28.7 44th of 51 | 17.6 2nd of 51 |
| Average Commute Time (Minutes)Single Mom Friendly States | 29 tied 44th of 51 | 18 tied 2nd of 51 |
| Total Forest AreaLumber Production by State | 24.3M acres 6th of 51 | 823.4K acres 48th of 51 |
| Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States | 14.3% tied 5th of 50 | 20.5% tied 46th of 50 |
| Financial Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 48th 48th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 35.3% 43rd of 50 | 2.78% 2nd of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Georgia or North Dakota?
- North Dakota comes out ahead of Georgia on 451 of 785 statistics where one end is better, to 322 with 12 ties. Georgia leads on Travel, Sports and Geography. North Dakota leads on Tech & Business, Infrastructure & Energy and Environment and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Georgia or North Dakota?
- Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and North Dakota has 805,329 (47th of 51).
- How do Georgia and North Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
- How do Georgia and North Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- Where does Georgia beat North Dakota most clearly?
- Georgia ranks far ahead on Driving Fatalities Involving Alcohol (Alcohol Consumption by State): 23.4% vs 46.7%; 5G Max Download Speed (States that have Banned 5G): 224.1 vs 92.8; Obesity Rate - Native American and Alaskan (Most Obese States): 22.3% vs 46.6%.
- Where does North Dakota beat Georgia most clearly?
- North Dakota ranks far ahead on Annual Crude Mortality Rate in Prisons (Worst Prisons by State): 5.18 vs 65.29; Student Loan Average Borrower Debt (Student Loan Debt by State): $28,604 vs $41,639; Food and Health Support Rank (Best States to Be Homeless): 1st vs 47th.
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