Iowa vs North Carolina
Iowa comes out ahead of North Carolina on 465 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 323 with 15 ties. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Crime & Safety and Education and 8 more categories. North Carolina leads on Sports, Travel and Geography and 2 more categories.
803 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 465
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 11
- Wins
- 323
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 5
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 | 11,343,875 9th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $75,059 32nd of 51 | $72,388 38th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.1% 21st of 51 | 13.0% 35th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 3rd of 51 | 94.3 21st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,144 19th of 51 | $56,310 33rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,830 42nd of 51 | $64,290 29th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $972 7th of 51 | $1,228 25th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 233.9 16th of 51 | 330.3 30th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,821 36th of 48 | 3,359 10th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- TravelNorth Carolina · 28 statistics
- AgricultureIowa · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIowa · 73 statistics
- GeographyNorth Carolina · 25 statistics
- EducationIowa · 50 statistics
- EconomicsIowa · 299 statistics
- EnvironmentIowa · 39 statistics
- HealthIowa · 191 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIowa · 126 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIowa · 36 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIowa · 18 statistics
- LawNorth Carolina · 65 statistics
- CultureNorth Carolina · 79 statistics
- PopulationIowa · 126 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIowa · 48 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State | 56.85 3rd of 51 | 42.21 49th of 51 |
| Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States | 21.4% 48th of 50 | 14.3% tied 5th of 50 |
| Crimes Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 10 tied last of 49 | 6.94 6th of 49 |
| Food Wasted RankFood Waste by State | 50th best of 50 | 8th 8th worst of 50 |
| Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 9.99 tied 42nd of 49 | 6.62 3rd of 49 |
| Estiamted Incidents per 100k PopSnake Bite Statistics by State | 0.33 8th of 48 | 18.79 48th of 48 |
| Income Tax Minimum RateTaxes by State | 0.33% 2nd of 39 | 4.99% 34th of 39 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $360 4th of 51 | $403 46th of 51 |
| Participation RateLabor Force Participation Rate by State | 67.3% 4th of 51 | 57.6% 46th of 51 |
| Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State | $30,464 2nd of 51 | $37,721 44th of 51 |
| Average Documentation FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $180 6th of 50 | $699 tied 46th of 50 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 51st 51st of 51 | 10th 10th of 51 |
| Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State | $180 6th of 51 | $749 46th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $214 3rd of 51 | $258 43rd of 51 |
| Gini CoefficientWealth Inequality by State | 0.44 tied 3rd of 51 | 0.48 tied 41st of 51 |
| Family-RelatedMost Stressed States | 42nd 9th best of 50 | 4th 4th worst of 50 |
| Fishing Booker RankBest States for Fishing | 48th 48th of 50 | 10th 10th of 50 |
| SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States | 72.8 1st of 50 | 35.6 39th of 50 |
| Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 6% tied 39th of 50 | 1% tied 1st of 50 |
| Murder Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 1.6 tied 6th of 51 | 6.5 tied 44th of 51 |
| Exp. Sexual Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 40.4% tied 8th of 51 | 54.9% 46th of 51 |
| Local Street Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 58.8% 42nd of 44 | 13.7% 10th of 44 |
| Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State | 21.0% 44th of 50 | 14.9% 8th of 50 |
| Education Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 46th 46th of 51 | 10th 10th of 51 |
| Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State | 1,352.08 5th of 51 | 2,510.95 41st of 51 |
| Uninsured RateUninsured People by State | 4.8% 6th of 50 | 10.4% 41st of 50 |
| Viability RankFarming-Friendly States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 38th 38th of 50 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 0.76 46th of 49 | 6.61 12th of 49 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $4.00 1st of 50 | $40.00 tied 34th of 50 |
| Fiscal Stability RankWorst States to Live in | 3rd tied 3rd worst of 50 | 37th 13th best of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iowa or North Carolina?
- Iowa comes out ahead of North Carolina on 465 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 323 with 15 ties. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Crime & Safety and Education and 8 more categories. North Carolina leads on Sports, Travel and Geography and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Iowa or North Carolina?
- Iowa has a population of 3,246,320 (32nd of 51 US states) and North Carolina has 11,343,875 (9th of 51).
- How do Iowa and North Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51), North Carolina $72,388 (38th of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- How do Iowa and North Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51), North Carolina 3.8% (tied 20th of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- Where does Iowa beat North Carolina most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on Best States for Living with a Disability - Total Score (Disability Benefits by State): 56.85 vs 42.21; Food Wasted Rank (Food Waste by State): 50th vs 8th; Estiamted Incidents per 100k Pop (Snake Bite Statistics by State): 0.33 vs 18.79.
- Where does North Carolina beat Iowa most clearly?
- North Carolina ranks far ahead on Excessive Drinkers (Healthiest States): 14.3% vs 21.4%; Crimes Per National Park (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 6.94 vs 10; Accidents Per National Park (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 6.62 vs 9.99.
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