Which has more people, Kansas or Nebraska?

Kansas has a population of 2,989,188 (34th of 51 US states) and Nebraska has 2,030,421 (38th of 51).

How do Kansas and Nebraska compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Kansas $74,275 (35th of 51), Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.

How do Kansas and Nebraska compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Kansas 3.8% (tied 20th of 51), Nebraska 3% (6th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.

Where does Kansas beat Nebraska most clearly?

Kansas ranks far ahead on Rural Pavement Roughness (Road Quality by State): 1% vs 16.0%; DMV Fees (Car Dealer Fees by State): $64.00 vs $1,032; Driving Fatalities Involving Alcohol (Alcohol Consumption by State): 27.3% vs 35.6%.

Where does Nebraska beat Kansas most clearly?

Nebraska ranks far ahead on SSI State Budget Process Score (Most Corrupt States): 96.9 vs 58.6; SSI Procurement (Most Corrupt States): 79.6 vs 48.8; Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of Men (Domestic Violence by State): 23.3% vs 38.3%.

Kansas vs Nebraska

Nebraska comes out ahead of Kansas on 477 of 806 statistics where one end is better, to 312 with 17 ties. Kansas leads on Travel and Agriculture. Nebraska leads on Population, Health and Environment and 11 more categories.

806 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 17 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Kansas

Wins: 312
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 2

Nebraska

Wins: 477
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 14

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Kansas	Nebraska
Population	2,989,188 34th of 51	2,030,421 38th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$74,275 35th of 51	$76,475 29th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.8% tied 20th of 51	3% 6th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	11.3% 23rd of 51	10.6% 18th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	90.1 10th of 51	90.1 11th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$59,172 21st of 51	$65,297 6th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$60,640 41st of 51	$62,400 32nd of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,060 13th of 51	$1,072 17th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	457.2 45th of 51	218.4 12th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	4,878 20th of 48	6,281 34th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

PopulationNebraska · 125 statistics
HealthNebraska · 190 statistics
EnvironmentNebraska · 39 statistics
Facts & TriviaNebraska · 18 statistics
Crime & SafetyNebraska · 74 statistics
TravelKansas · 29 statistics
AgricultureKansas · 17 statistics
LawNebraska · 68 statistics
EducationNebraska · 50 statistics
CultureNebraska · 79 statistics
GeographyNebraska · 25 statistics
Tech & BusinessNebraska · 48 statistics
Politics & GovernmentNebraska · 126 statistics
EconomicsNebraska · 300 statistics
SportsNebraska · 17 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyNebraska · 36 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

Statistic	Kansas	Nebraska
SSI State Budget Process ScoreMost Corrupt States	58.6 46th of 50	96.9 1st of 50
Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State	1% tied 1st of 50	16.0% tied 47th of 50
SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States	48.8 49th of 50	79.6 6th of 50
Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of MenDomestic Violence by State	38.3% 47th of 50	23.3% 7th of 50
DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State	$64.00 6th of 51	$1,032 tied 45th of 51
Veteran Unemployment RateVeterans Unemployment Benefits by State	5.66 38th of 50	1.91 1st of 50
DTaP 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State	77.4% 44th of 51	85.9% 7th of 51
SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States	57.6 tied 37th of 50	85.4 2nd of 50
VaricellaVaccination Rates by State	89.2% tied 40th of 51	93.8% 4th of 51
Annual SalarySchool Counselor Salary by State	$48,257 40th of 50	$58,369 5th of 50
Hourly WageSchool Counselor Salary by State	$23.20 40th of 50	$28.06 5th of 50
Monthly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State	$4,021 40th of 50	$4,864 5th of 50
Weekly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State	$928 40th of 50	$1,122 5th of 50
Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State	91.4% tied 42nd of 51	95.2% 7th of 51
Driving Fatalities Involving AlcoholAlcohol Consumption by State	27.3% 8th of 50	35.6% 42nd of 50
Road QualityRoad Quality by State	6th 6th of 50	40th 40th of 50
Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State	$371,189 4th of 50	$344,470 37th of 50
SSI Political Financing ScoreMost Corrupt States	74.9 6th of 50	44.5 39th of 50
MMRVaccination Rates by State	90.0% tied 37th of 51	94.5% 4th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	457.2 45th of 51	218.4 12th of 51
Natural Environment RankWorst States to Live in	8th 8th worst of 50	40th 11th best of 50
Health Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States	16th 16th of 47	46th 46th of 47
Personal InjuryStatute of Limitations by State	2 tied 3rd of 50	4 tied 46th of 50
Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State	$4,227 46th of 51	$6,250 14th of 51
State Integrity Investigation (SII) Total ScoreMost Corrupt States	59 tied 39th of 50	67 tied 7th of 50
SSI Judicial AccountabilityMost Corrupt States	48.7 tied 43rd of 50	61.2 13th of 50
Livability RankDisability Benefits by State	44th 44th of 51	13th 13th of 51
Combined 7 SeriesVaccination Rates by State	68.2% tied 35th of 51	77.3% 5th of 51
Car Sales Tax RateCar Sales Tax by State	7.5% 45th of 45	5.5% tied 18th of 45
Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State	$83.14 42nd of 51	$75.34 12th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Kansas or Nebraska?: Nebraska comes out ahead of Kansas on 477 of 806 statistics where one end is better, to 312 with 17 ties. Kansas leads on Travel and Agriculture. Nebraska leads on Population, Health and Environment and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Kansas or Nebraska?: Kansas has a population of 2,989,188 (34th of 51 US states) and Nebraska has 2,030,421 (38th of 51).
How do Kansas and Nebraska compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Kansas $74,275 (35th of 51), Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
How do Kansas and Nebraska compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Kansas 3.8% (tied 20th of 51), Nebraska 3% (6th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
Where does Kansas beat Nebraska most clearly?: Kansas ranks far ahead on Rural Pavement Roughness (Road Quality by State): 1% vs 16.0%; DMV Fees (Car Dealer Fees by State): $64.00 vs $1,032; Driving Fatalities Involving Alcohol (Alcohol Consumption by State): 27.3% vs 35.6%.
Where does Nebraska beat Kansas most clearly?: Nebraska ranks far ahead on SSI State Budget Process Score (Most Corrupt States): 96.9 vs 58.6; SSI Procurement (Most Corrupt States): 79.6 vs 48.8; Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of Men (Domestic Violence by State): 23.3% vs 38.3%.

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