Kentucky vs Maine
Maine comes out ahead of Kentucky on 451 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 326 with 12 ties. Kentucky leads on Agriculture, Travel and Tech & Business and 2 more categories. Maine leads on Environment, Facts & Trivia and Health and 8 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Kentucky | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,629,682 25th of 51 | 1,421,310 42nd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,726 47th of 51 | $74,733 33rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.1% 47th of 51 | 10.7% 19th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.2 12th of 51 | 97.1 26th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,290 46th of 51 | $57,480 29th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $58,990 44th of 51 | $65,780 23rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $967 6th of 51 | $1,139 21st of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 212.1 9th of 51 | 93.2 1st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,396 16th of 48 | 7,759 43rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureKentucky · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentMaine · 38 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMaine · 18 statistics
- HealthMaine · 183 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMaine · 68 statistics
- CultureMaine · 78 statistics
- SportsMaine · 17 statistics
- PopulationMaine · 122 statistics
- TravelKentucky · 29 statistics
- EducationMaine · 51 statistics
- LawMaine · 65 statistics
- GeographyMaine · 25 statistics
- Tech & BusinessKentucky · 48 statistics
- EconomicsMaine · 293 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyKentucky · 35 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentKentucky · 125 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Kentucky | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Personal InjuryStatute of Limitations by State | 1 tied 1st of 50 | 6 50th of 50 |
| Culture and Diversity RankBest States to Retire | 50th 50th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Average IVF CostIVF Cost by State | $12,508 50th of 51 | $9,128 4th of 51 |
| Health Care RankBest States to Retire | 48th 48th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| # Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State | -2.9 tied 4th of 49 | 11.8 48th of 49 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 47th 47th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State | $48.00 4th of 51 | $1,365 48th of 51 |
| Overall ScoreBest States to Retire | 29.25 6th of 50 | 19.48 49th of 50 |
| CAS Legal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 5 tied last of 48 | 2.5 tied 2nd of 48 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Free States | 45th 45th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Single Family (Max Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $650 tied 1st of 51 | $1,000 tied 42nd of 51 |
| Business CostsEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 10 tied last of 50 | 4 tied 5th of 50 |
| CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 4 tied last of 48 | 1.5 tied 6th of 48 |
| % of Pop. with Less Than High School DiplomaMost Educated U.S. States | 11.0% 44th of 51 | 5.2% 2nd of 51 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $80,823 43rd of 50 | $118,142 2nd of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $38.86 43rd of 50 | $56.80 2nd of 50 |
| Incarceration RateIncarceration Rates by State | 437 per 100k 43rd of 50 | 107 per 100k 2nd of 50 |
| Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 437 per 100k 43rd of 50 | 107 per 100k 2nd of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $6,735 43rd of 50 | $9,845 2nd of 50 |
| PrisonersPrisons by State | 682 43rd of 50 | 165 2nd of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $1,554 43rd of 50 | $2,271 2nd of 50 |
| Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $650 tied 1st of 51 | $900 tied 46th of 51 |
| Arts RankBest States to Retire | 44th 44th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Greenest StatesMost Beautiful States | 47th 47th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| Male Prisoner RatePrison Population by State | 755 per 100k 42nd of 50 | 217 per 100k 2nd of 50 |
| Work Environment RankHappiest States | 47th 47th of 50 | 8th 7th of 50 |
| Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 12.2% 8th of 51 | 24.3% tied 48th of 51 |
| Median Income - Six Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $80,143 49th of 51 | $135,194 9th of 51 |
| WH Eco Friendly BehaviorGreenest States | 47th 47th of 50 | 8th 8th of 50 |
| Low Incarceration Rate RankWorst Prisons by State | 41st 41st of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kentucky or Maine?
- Maine comes out ahead of Kentucky on 451 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 326 with 12 ties. Kentucky leads on Agriculture, Travel and Tech & Business and 2 more categories. Maine leads on Environment, Facts & Trivia and Health and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Kentucky or Maine?
- Kentucky has a population of 4,629,682 (25th of 51 US states) and Maine has 1,421,310 (42nd of 51).
- How do Kentucky and Maine compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Kentucky $63,726 (47th of 51), Maine $74,733 (33rd of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- How do Kentucky and Maine compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Kentucky 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), Maine 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- Where does Kentucky beat Maine most clearly?
- Kentucky ranks far ahead on Personal Injury (Statute of Limitations by State): 1 vs 6; # Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023 (Prison Population by State): -2.9 vs 11.8; DMV Fees (Car Dealer Fees by State): $48.00 vs $1,365.
- Where does Maine beat Kentucky most clearly?
- Maine ranks far ahead on Culture and Diversity Rank (Best States to Retire): 4th vs 50th; Average IVF Cost (IVF Cost by State): $9,128 vs $12,508; Health Care Rank (Best States to Retire): 3rd vs 48th.
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