Iowa vs South Carolina
Iowa comes out ahead of South Carolina on 521 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 256 with 19 ties. Iowa leads on Crime & Safety, Education and Agriculture and 10 more categories. South Carolina leads on Sports, Travel and Geography.
796 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 19 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 521
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 13
- Wins
- 256
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 3
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $75,059 32nd of 51 | $69,324 43rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.1% 21st of 51 | 14.1% 42nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 3rd of 51 | 93.7 19th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,144 19th of 51 | $52,463 45th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,830 42nd of 51 | $59,280 43rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $972 7th of 51 | $1,180 22nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 233.9 16th of 51 | 387.6 38th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,821 36th of 48 | 2,586 6th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Crime & SafetyIowa · 73 statistics
- SportsSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
- EducationIowa · 50 statistics
- AgricultureIowa · 17 statistics
- HealthIowa · 187 statistics
- EconomicsIowa · 292 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIowa · 36 statistics
- LawIowa · 64 statistics
- TravelSouth Carolina · 29 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIowa · 124 statistics
- PopulationIowa · 125 statistics
- EnvironmentIowa · 39 statistics
- CultureIowa · 79 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIowa · 18 statistics
- GeographySouth Carolina · 25 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIowa · 47 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States | 72.8 1st of 50 | 32.5 tied 44th of 50 |
| Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State | $30,464 2nd of 51 | $38,414 46th of 51 |
| Fishing Booker RankBest States for Fishing | 48th 48th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Road Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Obesity Rate - Native American and AlaskanMost Obese States | 50.6% 45th of 46 | 31.8% 6th of 46 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 51st 51st of 51 | 8th 8th of 51 |
| MenACWYVaccination Rates by State | 96.3% 3rd of 51 | 85.2% 45th of 51 |
| # Dentists per 1k jobsDentist Salary by State | 0.56 46th of 50 | 1.03 5th of 50 |
| % of Mammal Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 1.5% tied 3rd of 50 | 13.5% 45th of 50 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 0.76 46th of 49 | 7.58 6th of 49 |
| Health Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 6th 6th of 51 | 47th 47th of 51 |
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $1.22 44th of 51 | $0.67 3rd of 51 |
| Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State | 56.85 3rd of 51 | 44.15 44th of 51 |
| Costs RankFarming-Friendly States | 45th 45th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 8.43% 46th of 50 | 68.2% 6th of 50 |
| Deaths per 100 Million Vehicle Miles TraveledFatal Car Accidents by State | 1.0 11th of 51 | 1.9 51st of 51 |
| GDP Growth by State | 1.2% tied 40th of 50 | 3.1% tied 1st of 50 |
| Bad Driving ScoreWorst Drivers by State | 0.993 44th of 51 | -1.369 tied 4th of 51 |
| FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States | 44th 7th best of 50 | 6th 6th worst of 50 |
| Combined RankBest States for Gun Owners | 47th 47th of 50 | 10th 10th of 50 |
| Education and Child CareBest States to Raise a Family | 9th 9th of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Personal & Residential Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 4th 4th of 50 | 41st 41st of 50 |
| Real Estate Property Tax RateProperty Taxes by State | 1.39% 42nd of 50 | 0.48% tied 4th of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Raise a Family | 57.05 9th of 50 | 37.16 46th of 50 |
| Corruption Score (BestLife)Most Corrupt States | 82.14 7th of 50 | 11.98 44th of 50 |
| Driving Fatalities Involving AlcoholAlcohol Consumption by State | 25.4% 7th of 50 | 37.8% 44th of 50 |
| K-12 PerformancePublic School Rankings by State | 6th 6th of 50 | 43rd 43rd of 50 |
| Cost-Prohibited CareHealth Care Costs by State | 7.3% 4th of 49 | 12.8% 40th of 49 |
| Participation RateLabor Force Participation Rate by State | 67.3% 4th of 51 | 59.3% 41st of 51 |
| Tax RateStates with No Property Tax | 1.43% 42nd of 51 | 0.51% 5th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iowa or South Carolina?
- Iowa comes out ahead of South Carolina on 521 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 256 with 19 ties. Iowa leads on Crime & Safety, Education and Agriculture and 10 more categories. South Carolina leads on Sports, Travel and Geography. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Iowa or South Carolina?
- Iowa has a population of 3,246,320 (32nd of 51 US states) and South Carolina has 5,650,232 (23rd of 51).
- How do Iowa and South Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51), South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- How do Iowa and South Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51), South Carolina 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- Where does Iowa beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on SSI Public Access to Information Score (Most Corrupt States): 72.8 vs 32.5; Student Loan Average Borrower Debt (Student Loan Debt by State): $30,464 vs $38,414; Road Safety Rank WalletHub (Safest States in the US): 3rd vs 46th.
- Where does South Carolina beat Iowa most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on Fishing Booker Rank (Best States for Fishing): 5th vs 48th; Obesity Rate - Native American and Alaskan (Most Obese States): 31.8% vs 50.6%; Employment and Wealth Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 8th vs 51st.
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