Iowa vs Ohio
Iowa comes out ahead of Ohio on 453 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 334 with 16 ties. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Crime & Safety and Health and 9 more categories. Ohio leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Travel and 1 more category.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 | 11,940,399 7th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $75,059 32nd of 51 | $71,389 40th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.1% 21st of 51 | 13.3% 37th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 3rd of 51 | 92.8 17th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,144 19th of 51 | $56,232 34th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,830 42nd of 51 | $64,390 28th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $972 7th of 51 | $1,034 12th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 233.9 16th of 51 | 275.6 24th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,821 36th of 48 | 5,688 27th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsOhio · 17 statistics
- AgricultureIowa · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIowa · 74 statistics
- Tech & BusinessOhio · 48 statistics
- HealthIowa · 190 statistics
- TravelOhio · 29 statistics
- PopulationIowa · 125 statistics
- EducationIowa · 49 statistics
- EnvironmentIowa · 39 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIowa · 18 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIowa · 126 statistics
- EconomicsIowa · 297 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyOhio · 36 statistics
- CultureIowa · 79 statistics
- GeographyIowa · 25 statistics
- LawIowa · 66 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States | 72.8 1st of 50 | 29.1 47th of 50 |
| Lake Surface Area (acres)Bass Fishing by State | 814 48th of 50 | 6,342,400 tied 1st of 50 |
| Lake Surface Area (mi)Bass Fishing by State | 1.3 48th of 50 | 9,910 tied 1st of 50 |
| Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 231.94 1st of 51 | 455.41 47th of 51 |
| Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of MenDomestic Violence by State | 20.4% 1st of 50 | 36.7% 45th of 50 |
| Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 405.46 6th of 51 | 779.77 48th of 51 |
| Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State | 3,911 per 100k 4th of 51 | 5,722 per 100k 46th of 51 |
| Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 1,147 per 100k 4th of 51 | 1,800 per 100k 46th of 51 |
| Obesity Rate - Native American and AlaskanMost Obese States | 50.6% 45th of 46 | 33.1% 8th of 46 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $4.00 1st of 50 | $44.00 41st of 50 |
| Local Street Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 58.8% 42nd of 44 | 12.0% 7th of 44 |
| MMRVaccination Rates by State | 94.4% tied 5th of 51 | 88.5% 46th of 51 |
| Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State | 1,352.08 5th of 51 | 2,877.15 45th of 51 |
| Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 44.03 4th of 51 | 72.93 44th of 51 |
| VaricellaVaccination Rates by State | 93.5% 6th of 51 | 88.4% tied 45th of 51 |
| Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by State | 2,705 per 100k 5th of 51 | 4,665 per 100k 44th of 51 |
| Registration FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $333 43rd of 50 | $31.00 5th of 50 |
| SSI Lobbying Disclosure ScoreMost Corrupt States | 53.3 41st of 50 | 77.5 4th of 50 |
| Food Wasted RankFood Waste by State | 50th best of 50 | 13th 13th worst of 50 |
| Share of Annual Family IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 10.2% 47th of 51 | 17.7% 10th of 51 |
| Average Used Car PriceUsed Car Prices by State | $35,750 39th of 50 | $32,267 3rd of 50 |
| Substance Abuse ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 27.25 6th of 49 | 77.53 41st of 49 |
| Income Tax Maximum RateTaxes by State | 8.53% 35th of 43 | 3.99% 5th of 43 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State | 96.0% 2nd of 51 | 91.7% tied 37th of 51 |
| Service Fees (USD)Bad Check Laws by State | $20.00 tied 2nd of 50 | $30.00 tied 35th of 50 |
| SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States | 60.4 42nd of 50 | 78.3 tied 7th of 50 |
| Drug Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States | 14.4 3rd of 51 | 40.3 38th of 51 |
| Annual Median WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $90,360 44th of 47 | $104,470 12th of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $43.44 44th of 47 | $50.22 12th of 47 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iowa or Ohio?
- Iowa comes out ahead of Ohio on 453 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 334 with 16 ties. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Crime & Safety and Health and 9 more categories. Ohio leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Travel and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Iowa or Ohio?
- Iowa has a population of 3,246,320 (32nd of 51 US states) and Ohio has 11,940,399 (7th of 51).
- How do Iowa and Ohio compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51), Ohio $71,389 (40th of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- How do Iowa and Ohio compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51), Ohio 4.6% (tied 40th of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- Where does Iowa beat Ohio most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on Infrastructure Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 2nd vs 49th; SSI Public Access to Information Score (Most Corrupt States): 72.8 vs 29.1; Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 231.94 vs 455.41.
- Where does Ohio beat Iowa most clearly?
- Ohio ranks far ahead on Lake Surface Area (acres) (Bass Fishing by State): 6,342,400 vs 814; Lake Surface Area (mi) (Bass Fishing by State): 9,910 vs 1.3; Obesity Rate - Native American and Alaskan (Most Obese States): 33.1% vs 50.6%.
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