Iowa vs Texas
Iowa comes out ahead of Texas on 447 of 794 statistics where one end is better, to 327 with 20 ties. Iowa leads on Crime & Safety, Environment and Politics & Government and 8 more categories. Texas leads on Travel, Sports and Agriculture and 2 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 | 32,101,064 2nd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $75,059 32nd of 51 | $78,476 22nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.1% 21st of 51 | 13.8% 40th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 3rd of 51 | 97.1 27th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,144 19th of 51 | $58,219 27th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,830 42nd of 51 | $65,750 24th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $972 7th of 51 | $1,403 33rd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 233.9 16th of 51 | 344.9 31st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,821 36th of 48 | 1,820 3rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Crime & SafetyIowa · 73 statistics
- EnvironmentIowa · 39 statistics
- TravelTexas · 29 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIowa · 120 statistics
- PopulationIowa · 125 statistics
- SportsTexas · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIowa · 48 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIowa · 18 statistics
- EducationIowa · 50 statistics
- HealthIowa · 190 statistics
- EconomicsIowa · 293 statistics
- AgricultureTexas · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIowa · 36 statistics
- LawTexas · 63 statistics
- GeographyTexas · 25 statistics
- CultureIowa · 78 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| HepB 3 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 96.5% 1st of 51 | 87.6% 50th of 51 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State | 96.0% 2nd of 51 | 88.5% tied last of 51 |
| Food Wasted RankFood Waste by State | 50th best of 50 | 3rd 3rd worst of 50 |
| Healthcare Cost and QualityPension-Friendly States | 82 2nd of 50 | 11 49th of 50 |
| SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States | 72.8 1st of 50 | 25.9 48th of 50 |
| Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State | 56.85 3rd of 51 | 41.26 50th of 51 |
| Cost-Prohibited CareHealth Care Costs by State | 7.3% 4th of 49 | 18.3% 49th of 49 |
| OpportunityBest States to Live In | 2nd 2nd of 49 | 48th 47th of 49 |
| Skin Cancer Rates (2016-2020)Skin Cancer Rates by State | 30.1 44th of 48 | 14.1 1st of 48 |
| MMR 2 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 96.6% 5th of 51 | 85.3% 50th of 51 |
| % Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State | -89.0% 6th of 50 | 5,859.0% 50th of 50 |
| Combined RankBest States for Gun Owners | 47th 47th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Uninsured RateUninsured People by State | 4.8% 6th of 50 | 18.0% 50th of 50 |
| Skin Cancer RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State | 28.7 44th of 48 | 13.1 2nd of 48 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 96.0% 5th of 51 | 86.5% tied 49th of 51 |
| % of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 12.3% 3rd of 51 | 7.6% 46th of 51 |
| LLC Filing FeeLLC Cost by State | $50 tied 1st of 51 | $310 48th of 51 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Deaths 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 29 8th of 50 | 148 50th of 50 |
| Education Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 46th 46th of 51 | 4th 4th of 51 |
| Five Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 29.8% 49th of 51 | 40.0% 7th of 51 |
| Community & Environment RankHappiest States | 9th 9th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Fatal Crashes 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 27 9th of 50 | 142 50th of 50 |
| Racial & Ethnic DiversityMost Diverse US States | 45th 45th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Skin Cancer Death RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State | 2.7 tied 41st of 48 | 1.6 tied 2nd of 48 |
| Overall Racial Integration ScoreLeast Racist States | 51.55 46th of 51 | 69.39 5th of 51 |
| Weekly Grocery CostGrocery Prices by State | $227.32 2nd of 51 | $286.19 43rd of 51 |
| Estiamted Incidents per 100k PopSnake Bite Statistics by State | 0.33 8th of 48 | 14.7 46th of 48 |
| Health Care RankDisability Benefits by State | 11th 11th of 51 | 51st 51st of 51 |
| Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $919 48th of 51 | $385 8th of 51 |
| Average Used Car PriceBest States to Buy a Car | $23,062 6th of 50 | $26,620 45th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iowa or Texas?
- Iowa comes out ahead of Texas on 447 of 794 statistics where one end is better, to 327 with 20 ties. Iowa leads on Crime & Safety, Environment and Politics & Government and 8 more categories. Texas leads on Travel, Sports and Agriculture 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 Texas?
- Iowa has a population of 3,246,320 (32nd of 51 US states) and Texas has 32,101,064 (2nd of 51).
- How do Iowa and Texas compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51), Texas $78,476 (22nd of 51) among US states. Texas ranks better.
- How do Iowa and Texas compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51), Texas 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- Where does Iowa beat Texas most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on HepB 3 Doses (Teens) (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.5% vs 87.6%; HepB 3 Doses (Young Children) (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.0% vs 88.5%; Food Wasted Rank (Food Waste by State): 50th vs 3rd.
- Where does Texas beat Iowa most clearly?
- Texas ranks far ahead on Skin Cancer Rates (2016-2020) (Skin Cancer Rates by State): 14.1 vs 30.1; Combined Rank (Best States for Gun Owners): 3rd vs 47th; Skin Cancer Rates (Skin Cancer Rates by State): 13.1 vs 28.7.
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