Iowa vs Utah
Utah comes out ahead of Iowa on 412 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 374 with 12 ties. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Environment and Politics & Government and 2 more categories. Utah leads on Geography, Travel and Education and 7 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 | 3,574,825 30th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $75,059 32nd of 51 | $95,166 11th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 | 3.6% 17th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.1% 21st of 51 | 8.5% 2nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 3rd of 51 | 98.9 31st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,144 19th of 51 | $55,116 40th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,830 42nd of 51 | $66,290 21st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $972 7th of 51 | $1,496 37th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 233.9 16th of 51 | 235.7 17th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,821 36th of 48 | 6,978 38th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- GeographyUtah · 25 statistics
- AgricultureIowa · 17 statistics
- TravelUtah · 29 statistics
- EducationUtah · 50 statistics
- CultureUtah · 77 statistics
- SportsUtah · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUtah · 36 statistics
- Facts & TriviaUtah · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentIowa · 38 statistics
- PopulationUtah · 126 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIowa · 126 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIowa · 73 statistics
- Tech & BusinessUtah · 48 statistics
- EconomicsIowa · 298 statistics
- HealthUtah · 191 statistics
- LawEven · 65 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 231.94 1st of 51 | 473.58 49th of 51 |
| Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States | 21.4% 48th of 50 | 11.9% 1st of 50 |
| Fiscal Stability RankWorst States to Live in | 3rd tied 3rd worst of 50 | 50th best of 50 |
| State Rank All GovtsPublic Land by State | 49th 49th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $919 48th of 51 | $246 2nd of 51 |
| Scenic Beauty RankMost Beautiful States | 50th 49th of 49 | 5th 5th of 49 |
| State Rank Fed GovtPublic Land by State | 47th 47th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Median Price: Single Family HomesMedian Home Price by State | $253,300 1st of 51 | $619,000 45th of 51 |
| Emergency Preparedness Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 46th 46th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Health Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 6th 6th of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Median Price: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | $250,700 1st of 51 | $575,300 44th of 51 |
| % of Vascular Plant Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 1.9% tied 6th of 51 | 16.6% 49th of 51 |
| Crimes Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 10 tied last of 49 | 7.84 7th of 49 |
| Gross Earnings of Top 1%Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State | $452,200 46th of 51 | $885,101 4th of 51 |
| Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State | 21.0% 44th of 50 | 12.4% 3rd of 50 |
| Average Teacher Starting SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $40,997 46th of 51 | $55,711 5th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $214 3rd of 51 | $259 44th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $360 4th of 51 | $402 45th of 51 |
| Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers | 40.6 43rd of 51 | 59.66 2nd of 51 |
| Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 1,147 per 100k 4th of 51 | 1,763 per 100k 45th of 51 |
| Opportunity & Competition RankBest States for Teachers | 42nd 42nd of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Personnel RankFarming-Friendly States | 5th 5th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Weather RankBest States to Retire | 46th 46th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 45th 45th of 51 | 5th 5th of 51 |
| Experience RatingBest States for Hiking | 2.4 43rd of 50 | 8.4 4th of 50 |
| Scenic BeautyBest States for Hiking | 4 tied 40th of 50 | 9 tied 1st of 50 |
| SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States | 60.4 42nd of 50 | 83.3 3rd of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States for Hiking | 10 43rd of 50 | 88 4th of 50 |
| Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 9.99 tied 42nd of 49 | 7.89 6th of 49 |
| Housing CostPension-Friendly States | 92 7th of 49 | 46 45th of 49 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iowa or Utah?
- Utah comes out ahead of Iowa on 412 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 374 with 12 ties. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Environment and Politics & Government and 2 more categories. Utah leads on Geography, Travel and Education and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Iowa or Utah?
- Iowa has a population of 3,246,320 (32nd of 51 US states) and Utah has 3,574,825 (30th of 51).
- How do Iowa and Utah compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51), Utah $95,166 (11th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
- How do Iowa and Utah compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51), Utah 3.6% (17th of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- Where does Iowa beat Utah most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 231.94 vs 473.58; Median Price: Single Family Homes (Median Home Price by State): $253,300 vs $619,000; Health Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 6th vs 49th.
- Where does Utah beat Iowa most clearly?
- Utah ranks far ahead on Excessive Drinkers (Healthiest States): 11.9% vs 21.4%; Fiscal Stability Rank (Worst States to Live in): 50th vs 3rd; State Rank All Govts (Public Land by State): 3rd vs 49th.
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