Idaho vs Iowa
Iowa comes out ahead of Idaho on 431 of 799 statistics where one end is better, to 348 with 20 ties. Idaho leads on Geography, Travel and Environment and 5 more categories. Iowa leads on Crime & Safety, Population and Politics & Government and 5 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Idaho | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,058,594 37th of 51 | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $77,800 25th of 51 | $75,059 32nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.7% tied 18th of 51 | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.6% 17th of 51 | 11.1% 21st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 95.5 23rd of 51 | 87.8 3rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,816 44th of 51 | $60,144 19th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $61,170 37th of 51 | $59,830 42nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,238 27th of 51 | $972 7th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 217.3 11th of 51 | 233.9 16th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,869 37th of 48 | 6,821 36th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- GeographyIdaho · 25 statistics
- TravelIdaho · 29 statistics
- EnvironmentIdaho · 38 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIowa · 73 statistics
- SportsIdaho · 17 statistics
- PopulationIowa · 124 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIowa · 127 statistics
- EconomicsIowa · 298 statistics
- HealthIowa · 188 statistics
- CultureIdaho · 79 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIdaho · 18 statistics
- LawIowa · 65 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIdaho · 36 statistics
- EducationIowa · 50 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIowa · 48 statistics
- AgricultureIdaho · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Idaho | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Crimes Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 0.89 1st of 49 | 10 tied last of 49 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 88.9% 48th of 51 | 96.5% 1st of 51 |
| Combined RankBest States for Gun Owners | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State | 36.0% 5th of 50 | 153.0% 50th of 50 |
| State Rank All GovtsPublic Land by State | 4th 4th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| MMR 2 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 86.3% 49th of 51 | 96.6% 5th of 51 |
| Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 1st 1st of 51 | 45th 45th of 51 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 4th 4th of 51 | 48th 48th of 51 |
| State Rank Fed GovtPublic Land by State | 4th 4th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies ScoreMost Corrupt States | 37.8 49th of 50 | 70.8 6th of 50 |
| Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 1.08 2nd of 49 | 9.99 tied 42nd of 49 |
| School Safety RankPublic School Rankings by State | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State | 43.72 45th of 51 | 56.85 3rd of 51 |
| Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $378 6th of 51 | $919 48th of 51 |
| Weekly Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $122 tied 41st of 50 | $111 tied 1st of 50 |
| Price To Income RatioHousing Shortage by State | 5.7 tied 43rd of 51 | 3.0 2nd of 51 |
| Fiscal Stability RankWorst States to Live in | 43rd 7th best of 50 | 3rd tied 3rd worst of 50 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $274 7th of 50 | $363 tied 47th of 50 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 88.0% 46th of 51 | 96.0% 5th of 51 |
| Property Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State | 495 1st of 45 | 2,885 37th of 45 |
| Average Used Car PriceBest States to Buy a Car | $26,662 46th of 50 | $23,062 6th of 50 |
| Difference Over AverageBest States to Buy a Car | 7.9% 46th of 50 | -6.7% 6th of 50 |
| Exp. Sexual Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 58.2% 49th of 51 | 40.4% tied 8th of 51 |
| Air Quality Rank (US News)Air Quality by State | 6th 6th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Days with Unhealthy Air Quality (US News)Air Quality by State | 86 6th of 50 | 196 45th of 50 |
| Annual Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $6,319 40th of 49 | $5,793 tied 2nd of 49 |
| Related Groups per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 41st 41st of 50 |
| Nurses per 1k PopulationNurse-Patient Ratios by State | 7.06 50th of 51 | 10.64 tied 11th of 51 |
| Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States | 15.3% 11th of 50 | 21.4% 48th of 50 |
| Cancer Rate: New CasesCancer Rates by State | 436.1 per 100k 11th of 51 | 511.9 per 100k 48th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Idaho or Iowa?
- Iowa comes out ahead of Idaho on 431 of 799 statistics where one end is better, to 348 with 20 ties. Idaho leads on Geography, Travel and Environment and 5 more categories. Iowa leads on Crime & Safety, Population and Politics & Government and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Idaho or Iowa?
- Idaho has a population of 2,058,594 (37th of 51 US states) and Iowa has 3,246,320 (32nd of 51).
- How do Idaho and Iowa compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Idaho $77,800 (25th of 51), Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51) among US states. Idaho ranks better.
- How do Idaho and Iowa compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Idaho 3.7% (tied 18th of 51), Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- Where does Idaho beat Iowa most clearly?
- Idaho ranks far ahead on Crimes Per National Park (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 0.89 vs 10; Combined Rank (Best States for Gun Owners): 2nd vs 47th; Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen) (Egg Prices by State): 36.0% vs 153.0%.
- Where does Iowa beat Idaho most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on HepB 3 Doses (Teens) (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.5% vs 88.9%; MMR 2 Doses (Teens) (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.6% vs 86.3%; SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies Score (Most Corrupt States): 70.8 vs 37.8.
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