Indiana vs Missouri
Indiana comes out ahead of Missouri on 409 of 806 statistics where one end is better, to 372 with 25 ties. Indiana leads on Crime & Safety, Education and Tech & Business and 3 more categories. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Environment and Sports and 4 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Indiana | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,011,912 17th of 51 | 6,297,538 18th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $71,957 39th of 51 | $70,702 41st of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.7% tied 18th of 51 | 4% tied 25th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.3% 30th of 51 | 12.6% 34th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.3 18th of 51 | 90.8 13th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,562 36th of 51 | $57,850 28th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,840 39th of 51 | $62,160 34th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,062 14th of 51 | $1,033 11th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 254.4 22nd of 51 | 417.8 41st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,627 26th of 48 | 4,980 21st of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureMissouri · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIndiana · 75 statistics
- EnvironmentMissouri · 40 statistics
- SportsMissouri · 17 statistics
- EducationIndiana · 51 statistics
- GeographyMissouri · 25 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMissouri · 18 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIndiana · 48 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIndiana · 36 statistics
- LawMissouri · 66 statistics
- HealthIndiana · 187 statistics
- CultureMissouri · 79 statistics
- TravelIndiana · 29 statistics
- PopulationEven · 125 statistics
- EconomicsEven · 295 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentEven · 126 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Indiana | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 95.9% 6th of 51 | 86.5% tied 49th of 51 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 6.12 8th of 49 | 10 49th of 49 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 96.0% 4th of 51 | 46.1% 46th of 51 |
| Clothing Sales Tax RateSales Tax on Clothing by State | 7% tied 36th of 39 | 4.23% 6th of 39 |
| Sales TaxTaxes by State | 7% tied 42nd of 46 | 4.23% 8th of 46 |
| State Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 7% tied 42nd of 46 | 4.23% 8th of 46 |
| State Sales TaxCar Registration Fees by State | 7% tied 41st of 45 | 4.23% 8th of 45 |
| Poor Roads ScoreRoad Quality by State | 7.97 1st of 50 | 58.86 39th of 50 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 95.1% tied 8th of 51 | 89.3% 47th of 51 |
| Chronically HomelessHomeless Population by State | 1,884 40th of 51 | 84 2nd of 51 |
| Rural Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 1.6% 1st of 50 | 17.4% 38th of 50 |
| Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 88.9% 51st of 51 | 94.2% tied 13th of 51 |
| Urban Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 4.8% 1st of 49 | 44.0% 37th of 49 |
| Weekly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $920 tied 10th of 50 | $745 47th of 50 |
| Annual SalaryFirefighter Salary by State | $47,864 11th of 50 | $38,781 47th of 50 |
| Hourly WageFirefighter Salary by State | $23.01 11th of 50 | $18.64 47th of 50 |
| Monthly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $3,988 11th of 50 | $3,231 47th of 50 |
| Car Sales Tax RateCar Sales Tax by State | 7% tied 40th of 45 | 4.23% 10th of 45 |
| MMR 2 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 95.1% tied 10th of 51 | 90.4% tied 45th of 51 |
| Average Documentation FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $199 tied 7th of 50 | $565 41st of 50 |
| Personal InjuryStatute of Limitations by State | 2 tied 3rd of 50 | 5 49th of 50 |
| Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State | $199 tied 7th of 51 | $585 42nd of 51 |
| Registration & Documentation FeesCar Registration Fees by State | $237 4th of 50 | $622 37th of 50 |
| SSI Pension Fund Management ScoreMost Corrupt States | 87.9 5th of 50 | 52.5 38th of 50 |
| Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $16,000 tied 26th of 50 | $3,700 1st of 50 |
| Total Average PriceCigarette Prices by State | $11.28 per pack 34th of 51 | $8.01 per pack 1st of 51 |
| 5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States | 10.1% 14th of 48 | -6.35% 45th of 48 |
| Natural Environment RankWorst States to Live in | 1st worst of 50 | 33rd 18th best of 50 |
| Road Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 13th 13th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Average Literacy ScoreU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 220 6th of 51 | 212 tied 37th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Indiana or Missouri?
- Indiana comes out ahead of Missouri on 409 of 806 statistics where one end is better, to 372 with 25 ties. Indiana leads on Crime & Safety, Education and Tech & Business and 3 more categories. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Environment and Sports and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Indiana or Missouri?
- Indiana has a population of 7,011,912 (17th of 51 US states) and Missouri has 6,297,538 (18th of 51).
- How do Indiana and Missouri compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Indiana $71,957 (39th of 51), Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51) among US states. Indiana ranks better.
- How do Indiana and Missouri compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Indiana 3.7% (tied 18th of 51), Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Indiana ranks better.
- Where does Indiana beat Missouri most clearly?
- Indiana ranks far ahead on Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History) (Vaccination Rates by State): 95.9% vs 86.5%; Fuel Prices (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 6.12 vs 10; Share of Minimum Wage Workers Income (Child Care Cost by State): 96.0% vs 46.1%.
- Where does Missouri beat Indiana most clearly?
- Missouri ranks far ahead on Clothing Sales Tax Rate (Sales Tax on Clothing by State): 4.23% vs 7%; Sales Tax (Taxes by State): 4.23% vs 7%; State Sales Tax Rate (Internet Sales Tax by State): 4.23% vs 7%.
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