Kansas vs North Dakota
North Dakota comes out ahead of Kansas on 466 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 306 with 16 ties. Kansas leads on Travel, Agriculture and Education and 2 more categories. North Dakota leads on Sports, Law and Tech & Business and 7 more categories.
788 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 16 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 306
- Avg. percentile
- 47
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 466
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Kansas | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,989,188 34th of 51 | 805,329 47th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,275 35th of 51 | $76,657 28th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 | 2.6% 3rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.3% 23rd of 51 | 10.8% 20th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.1 10th of 51 | 89.0 8th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $59,172 21st of 51 | $65,271 7th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,640 41st of 51 | $64,050 31st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,060 13th of 51 | $954 tied 4th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 457.2 45th of 51 | 238.1 18th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,878 20th of 48 | 9,184 48th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- TravelKansas · 28 statistics
- LawNorth Dakota · 63 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNorth Dakota · 48 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Dakota · 36 statistics
- HealthNorth Dakota · 187 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Dakota · 120 statistics
- CultureNorth Dakota · 79 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Dakota · 63 statistics
- PopulationNorth Dakota · 125 statistics
- EconomicsNorth Dakota · 299 statistics
- AgricultureKansas · 17 statistics
- EducationKansas · 51 statistics
- Facts & TriviaKansas · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentKansas · 38 statistics
- GeographyEven · 25 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Kansas | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of MenDomestic Violence by State | 38.3% 47th of 50 | 20.5% 2nd of 50 |
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 3rd tied 3rd of 50 | 45th tied 45th of 50 |
| Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State | 57.85 40th of 46 | 5.18 1st of 46 |
| Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State | 33 3rd of 49 | 5 tied 44th of 49 |
| Driving Fatalities Involving AlcoholAlcohol Consumption by State | 27.3% 8th of 50 | 46.7% 50th of 50 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 198.2 9th of 50 | 92.8 48th of 50 |
| SSI Political Financing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 74.9 6th of 50 | 39.5 45th of 50 |
| Score (out of 100)Best States to Own a Business | 18 41st of 49 | 96 3rd of 49 |
| Total ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 18 41st of 49 | 96 3rd of 49 |
| Urban Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 10.4% 4th of 49 | 48.0% 42nd of 49 |
| Total Weighted ScoreBest States to Own a Business | 21 tied 39th of 50 | 30 tied 3rd of 50 |
| Weighted ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 21 tied 39th of 50 | 30 tied 3rd of 50 |
| Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State | 5,392 per 100k 40th of 51 | 3,583 per 100k 1st of 51 |
| Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 1,676 per 100k 40th of 51 | 987 per 100k 1st of 51 |
| Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 12th 12th of 51 | 51st 51st of 51 |
| RankEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 41st 41st of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Total RankBest States to Own a Business | 41st 41st of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Property Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State | 1,147 8th of 45 | 3,879 42nd of 45 |
| SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States | 57.6 tied 37th of 50 | 86.8 1st of 50 |
| Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State | 11.5% 42nd of 45 | 5% tied 8th of 45 |
| Avg. Annual Retirement Income (ZR)Average Retirement Income by State | $55,901 44th of 51 | $66,321 7th of 51 |
| Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 37th 37th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Avg Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $77,220 43rd of 49 | $112,640 8th of 49 |
| Avg Hourly WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | 37.13 43rd of 49 | 54.16 8th of 49 |
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $1.01 tied 37th of 51 | $0.64 2nd of 51 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $66,720 42nd of 49 | $102,430 8th of 49 |
| Service Fees (USD)Bad Check Laws by State | $30.00 tied 35th of 50 | $20.00 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Average Annual Sunlight 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 4,890 kJ/m² 8th of 48 | 3,925 kJ/m² 41st of 48 |
| Overall RankFood Waste by State | 36th 15th best of 50 | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 |
| SSI Judicial AccountabilityMost Corrupt States | 48.7 tied 43rd of 50 | 62.5 tied 9th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kansas or North Dakota?
- North Dakota comes out ahead of Kansas on 466 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 306 with 16 ties. Kansas leads on Travel, Agriculture and Education and 2 more categories. North Dakota leads on Sports, Law and Tech & Business and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Kansas or North Dakota?
- Kansas has a population of 2,989,188 (34th of 51 US states) and North Dakota has 805,329 (47th of 51).
- How do Kansas and North Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Kansas $74,275 (35th of 51), North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- How do Kansas and North Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Kansas 3.8% (tied 20th of 51), North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- Where does Kansas beat North Dakota most clearly?
- Kansas ranks far ahead on Laws and Regulations Rank (Best States to Homeschool): 3rd vs 45th; Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016 (Best Weather by State): 33 vs 5; Driving Fatalities Involving Alcohol (Alcohol Consumption by State): 27.3% vs 46.7%.
- Where does North Dakota beat Kansas most clearly?
- North Dakota ranks far ahead on Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of Men (Domestic Violence by State): 20.5% vs 38.3%; Annual Crude Mortality Rate in Prisons (Worst Prisons by State): 5.18 vs 57.85; Score (out of 100) (Best States to Own a Business): 96 vs 18.
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