

Georgia vs Oklahoma
Georgia comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 449 of 809 statistics where one end is better, to 342 with 18 ties. Georgia leads on Sports, Travel and Population and 7 more categories. Oklahoma leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Environment and 3 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,401,288 8th of 51 | 4,148,818 28th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $77,353 27th of 51 | $65,039 44th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.4% 38th of 51 | 15.3% 43rd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.3 25th of 51 | 87.8 4th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,952 42nd of 51 | $58,692 23rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,920 22nd of 51 | $56,950 47th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,393 31st of 51 | $1,014 10th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 296.9 26th of 51 | 407.7 39th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,807 8th of 48 | 3,535 13th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsGeorgia · 17 statistics
- TravelGeorgia · 29 statistics
- PopulationGeorgia · 125 statistics
- AgricultureOklahoma · 17 statistics
- HealthGeorgia · 187 statistics
- CultureGeorgia · 79 statistics
- Crime & SafetyGeorgia · 75 statistics
- GeographyGeorgia · 25 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyGeorgia · 36 statistics
- Tech & BusinessOklahoma · 47 statistics
- EnvironmentOklahoma · 40 statistics
- EducationGeorgia · 50 statistics
- EconomicsOklahoma · 294 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentOklahoma · 126 statistics
- LawGeorgia · 73 statistics
- Facts & TriviaOklahoma · 18 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| MenACWYVaccination Rates by State | 97.8% 1st of 51 | 77.6% 49th of 51 |
| MMR 2 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 97.1% 2nd of 51 | 89.2% 48th of 51 |
| % Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State | 1,986.0% 48th of 50 | -658.0% 3rd of 50 |
| TetanusVaccination Rates by State | 96.9% tied 1st of 51 | 88.6% 47th of 51 |
| Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State | $41,639 49th of 51 | $31,525 5th of 51 |
| Poor Roads ScoreRoad Quality by State | 15.19 4th of 50 | 69.05 46th of 50 |
| Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 91.0% 46th of 51 | 96.0% 4th of 51 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 97.7% 2nd of 51 | 88.5% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 5.66 mph 51st of 51 | 8.79 mph 10th of 51 |
| Annual SalarySchool Counselor Salary by State | $42,741 48th of 50 | $57,684 8th of 50 |
| Hourly WageSchool Counselor Salary by State | $20.55 48th of 50 | $27.73 8th of 50 |
| Monthly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $3,561 48th of 50 | $4,807 8th of 50 |
| Weekly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $821 48th of 50 | $1,109 8th of 50 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 95.7% 6th of 51 | 89.7% 46th of 51 |
| Prisoners, American Indian/Alaskan NativePrison Population by State | 29 10th of 49 | 1,890 48th of 49 |
| Rural Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 2.8% tied 7th of 50 | 24.8% 46th of 50 |
| % of Reptile Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 14.5% 36th of 42 | 2.5% 4th of 42 |
| Average Student Loan DebtDebt by State | $7,120 50th of 51 | $4,490 11th of 51 |
| State Highway Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 47.1% 38th of 46 | 10.5% 3rd of 46 |
| Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State | $381,830 1st of 50 | $342,730 39th of 50 |
| Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 1% tied 1st of 50 | 6% tied 39th of 50 |
| Annual SalaryPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $66,841 49th of 50 | $90,784 12th of 50 |
| Hourly WagePhysical Therapist Salary by State | $32.14 49th of 50 | $43.65 12th of 50 |
| Monthly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $5,570 49th of 50 | $7,565 12th of 50 |
| Weekly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $1,285 49th of 50 | $1,745 12th of 50 |
| Obesity Rate - AsianMost Obese States | 14.9% 32nd of 40 | 10.5% 3rd of 40 |
| HPV Up-to-Date MaleVaccination Rates by State | 69.3% 11th of 51 | 48.6% 48th of 51 |
| Obesity Rate - Native American and AlaskanMost Obese States | 22.3% 1st of 46 | 42.9% 34th of 46 |
| Gross Earnings of Top 1%Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State | $490,500 44th of 51 | $789,315 8th of 51 |
| Affordability RankBest States to Retire | 10th 10th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Georgia or Oklahoma?
- Georgia comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 449 of 809 statistics where one end is better, to 342 with 18 ties. Georgia leads on Sports, Travel and Population and 7 more categories. Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
- Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Oklahoma has 4,148,818 (28th of 51).
- How do Georgia and Oklahoma compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Oklahoma $65,039 (44th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
- How do Georgia and Oklahoma compare on Poverty Rate (%)?
- Poverty Rate (%): Georgia 13.4% (38th of 51), Oklahoma 15.3% (43rd of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
- Where does Georgia beat Oklahoma most clearly?
- Georgia ranks far ahead on MenACWY (Vaccination Rates by State): 97.8% vs 77.6%; MMR 2 Doses (Teens) (Vaccination Rates by State): 97.1% vs 89.2%; Tetanus (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.9% vs 88.6%.
- Where does Oklahoma beat Georgia most clearly?
- Oklahoma ranks far ahead on % Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023 (Prison Population by State): -658.0% vs 1,986.0%; Student Loan Average Borrower Debt (Student Loan Debt by State): $31,525 vs $41,639; Polio 3 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.0% vs 91.0%.
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