Which has more people, Idaho or Kentucky?

Idaho has a population of 2,058,594 (37th of 51 US states) and Kentucky has 4,629,682 (25th of 51).

How do Idaho and Kentucky compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Idaho $77,800 (25th of 51), Kentucky $63,726 (47th of 51) among US states. Idaho ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Idaho 3.7% (tied 18th of 51), Kentucky 4.6% (tied 40th of 51) among US states. Idaho ranks better.

Where does Idaho beat Kentucky most clearly?

Idaho ranks far ahead on Work Environment Rank (Happiest States): 2nd vs 47th; Cardiovascular Disease (Healthiest States): 7.3 vs 12.7; Corruption Score (BestLife) (Most Corrupt States): 82.26 vs 0.02.

Where does Kentucky beat Idaho most clearly?

Kentucky ranks far ahead on Affordability Score (Arthritis Friendly States): 33 vs 3; Annual Mean Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $152,100 vs $105,660; Hourly Mean Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $73.12 vs $50.80.

Idaho vs Kentucky

Idaho comes out ahead of Kentucky on 465 of 801 statistics where one end is better, to 320 with 16 ties. Idaho leads on Facts & Trivia, Environment and Health and 9 more categories. Kentucky leads on Travel, Agriculture and Sports.

801 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 16 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Idaho

Wins: 465
Avg. percentile: 51
Categories led: 12

Kentucky

Wins: 320
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 3

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Idaho	Kentucky
Population	2,058,594 37th of 51	4,629,682 25th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$77,800 25th of 51	$63,726 47th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.7% tied 18th of 51	4.6% tied 40th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.6% 17th of 51	16.1% 47th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	95.5 23rd of 51	90.2 12th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,816 44th of 51	$52,290 46th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$61,170 37th of 51	$58,990 44th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,238 27th of 51	$967 6th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	217.3 11th of 51	212.1 9th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	6,869 37th of 48	4,396 16th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaIdaho · 18 statistics
EnvironmentIdaho · 39 statistics
HealthIdaho · 184 statistics
CultureIdaho · 79 statistics
GeographyIdaho · 25 statistics
Crime & SafetyIdaho · 74 statistics
TravelKentucky · 29 statistics
AgricultureKentucky · 17 statistics
SportsKentucky · 17 statistics
EducationIdaho · 51 statistics
EconomicsIdaho · 296 statistics
PopulationIdaho · 121 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyIdaho · 35 statistics
Politics & GovernmentIdaho · 126 statistics
LawIdaho · 68 statistics
Tech & BusinessEven · 48 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Idaho	Kentucky
Affordability ScoreArthritis Friendly States	3 tied last of 50	33 2nd of 50
Work Environment RankHappiest States	2nd 1st of 50	47th 47th of 50
Cardiovascular DiseaseHealthiest States	7.3 3rd of 50	12.7 49th of 50
Annual Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State	$105,660 45th of 47	$152,100 3rd of 47
Hourly Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State	$50.80 45th of 47	$73.12 3rd of 47
Corruption Score (BestLife)Most Corrupt States	82.26 6th of 50	0.02 50th of 50
Workplace Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US	48th 48th of 50	4th 4th of 50
FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States	43rd 6th best of 49	1st worst of 49
HepB 3 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State	88.9% 48th of 51	96.0% tied 3rd of 51
# Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State	7.9 46th of 49	-2.9 tied 4th of 49
Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State	33.3% 5th of 51	48.8% 48th of 51
Health Care RankDisability Benefits by State	47th 47th of 51	4th 4th of 51
SWAMP Index ScoreMost Corrupt States	21.24 50th of 51	69.81 7th of 51
Economy RankWorst States to Live in	47th 4th best of 50	5th 5th worst of 50
SSI Legislative Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States	49.9 47th of 50	73.5 5th of 50
Economy RankQuality of Life by State	7th 7th of 50	49th 49th of 50
Work Environment RankSaddest States	3rd 3rd of 50	45th 45th of 50
EconomyBest States to Live In	3rd 3rd of 49	45th 44th of 49
MMR 2 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State	86.3% 49th of 51	95.3% 7th of 51
Average Used Car PriceBest States to Buy a Car	$26,662 46th of 50	$22,995 5th of 50
Difference Over AverageBest States to Buy a Car	7.9% 46th of 50	-6.9% 5th of 50
Overall RankWorst States to Retire	42nd 9th best of 50	1st worst of 50
Total Happiness ScoreSaddest States	61.6 6th of 50	38.36 47th of 50
Aluminum Can PriceAluminum Can Prices by State	$0.15 per lb 4th of 43	$0.59 per lb 39th of 43
% of Mammal Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	1% 1st of 50	10.0% 41st of 50
Overall Best (WalletHub)Best States to Live In	1st 1st of 50	41st 41st of 50
Total Score (WalletHub)Best States to Live In	60.15 1st of 50	47.59 41st of 50
Related Groups per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool	3rd 3rd of 50	43rd 43rd of 50
% of Personal Income Coming from Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State	16.1% 5th of 51	9.4% tied 45th of 51
Cancer Rate: New CasesCancer Rates by State	436.1 per 100k 11th of 51	530.5 per 100k 51st of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Idaho or Kentucky?: Idaho comes out ahead of Kentucky on 465 of 801 statistics where one end is better, to 320 with 16 ties. Idaho leads on Facts & Trivia, Environment and Health and 9 more categories. Kentucky leads on Travel, Agriculture and Sports. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Idaho or Kentucky?: Idaho has a population of 2,058,594 (37th of 51 US states) and Kentucky has 4,629,682 (25th of 51).
How do Idaho and Kentucky compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Idaho $77,800 (25th of 51), Kentucky $63,726 (47th of 51) among US states. Idaho ranks better.
How do Idaho and Kentucky compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Idaho 3.7% (tied 18th of 51), Kentucky 4.6% (tied 40th of 51) among US states. Idaho ranks better.
Where does Idaho beat Kentucky most clearly?: Idaho ranks far ahead on Work Environment Rank (Happiest States): 2nd vs 47th; Cardiovascular Disease (Healthiest States): 7.3 vs 12.7; Corruption Score (BestLife) (Most Corrupt States): 82.26 vs 0.02.
Where does Kentucky beat Idaho most clearly?: Kentucky ranks far ahead on Affordability Score (Arthritis Friendly States): 33 vs 3; Annual Mean Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $152,100 vs $105,660; Hourly Mean Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $73.12 vs $50.80.

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