Which has more people, Kentucky or Nebraska?

Kentucky has a population of 4,629,682 (25th of 51 US states) and Nebraska has 2,030,421 (38th of 51).

How do Kentucky and Nebraska compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Kentucky $63,726 (47th of 51), Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Kentucky 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), Nebraska 3% (6th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.

Where does Kentucky beat Nebraska most clearly?

Kentucky ranks far ahead on Personal Injury (Statute of Limitations by State): 1 vs 4; Health Care Rank (Disability Benefits by State): 4th vs 48th; DMV Fees (Car Dealer Fees by State): $48.00 vs $1,032.

Where does Nebraska beat Kentucky most clearly?

Nebraska ranks far ahead on Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k) (Opioid Epidemic by State): 1,128 vs 3,297.06; Total Drug Use Rate (Drug Use by State): 2,459 per 100k vs 5,324 per 100k; Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - Men (Domestic Violence by State): 29.8% vs 48.8%.

Kentucky vs Nebraska

Nebraska comes out ahead of Kentucky on 480 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 306 with 14 ties. Kentucky leads on Sports, Travel and Agriculture. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Health and Environment and 10 more categories.

800 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 14 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Kentucky

Wins: 306
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 3

Nebraska

Wins: 480
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 13

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Kentucky	Nebraska
Population	4,629,682 25th of 51	2,030,421 38th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$63,726 47th of 51	$76,475 29th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4.6% tied 40th of 51	3% 6th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	16.1% 47th of 51	10.6% 18th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	90.2 12th of 51	90.1 11th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,290 46th of 51	$65,297 6th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$58,990 44th of 51	$62,400 32nd of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$967 6th of 51	$1,072 17th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	212.1 9th of 51	218.4 12th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	4,396 16th of 48	6,281 34th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaNebraska · 18 statistics
SportsKentucky · 17 statistics
HealthNebraska · 184 statistics
EnvironmentNebraska · 39 statistics
TravelKentucky · 29 statistics
CultureNebraska · 79 statistics
PopulationNebraska · 122 statistics
EducationNebraska · 50 statistics
Crime & SafetyNebraska · 74 statistics
AgricultureKentucky · 17 statistics
EconomicsNebraska · 296 statistics
GeographyNebraska · 25 statistics
Tech & BusinessNebraska · 48 statistics
LawNebraska · 66 statistics
Politics & GovernmentNebraska · 125 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyNebraska · 35 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Kentucky	Nebraska
Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State	3,297.06 50th of 51	1,128 2nd of 51
Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by State	5,324 per 100k 49th of 51	2,459 per 100k 1st of 51
Personal InjuryStatute of Limitations by State	1 tied 1st of 50	4 tied 46th of 50
Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State	48.8% 48th of 51	29.8% 3rd of 51
Health Care RankDisability Benefits by State	4th 4th of 51	48th 48th of 51
Drug Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States	45.9 44th of 51	8.7 1st of 51
Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States	39.3% 47th of 51	30.6% 4th of 51
Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	73.16 45th of 51	42.27 2nd of 51
Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	584.65 50th of 51	262.68 8th of 51
Corruption Score (BestLife)Most Corrupt States	0.02 50th of 50	77.18 9th of 50
Work Environment RankHappiest States	47th 47th of 50	7th 6th of 50
FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States	1st worst of 49	40th 9th best of 49
DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State	$48.00 4th of 51	$1,032 tied 45th of 51
Economic RankDisability Benefits by State	44th tied 44th of 51	3rd 3rd of 51
Gross Earnings of Top 1%Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State	$450,000 47th of 51	$794,471 6th of 51
Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State	20.3% 2nd of 51	25.9% 43rd of 51
Depression RatesHealthiest States	28.3 49th of 50	18.8 9th of 50
Millwright Avg Annual SalaryUnion Millwright Pay Scale by State	$46,164 48th of 50	$60,857 8th of 50
Total Happiness ScoreHappiest States	43.25 43rd of 50	63.61 3rd of 50
Participation RateLabor Force Participation Rate by State	58.4% 43rd of 51	69.6% tied 2nd of 51
Education Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	10th 10th of 51	50th 50th of 51
Opioid Death RateOpioid Epidemic by State	33.5 per 1k pop. tied 40th of 51	8.1 per 1k pop. 1st of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,290 46th of 51	$65,297 6th of 51
Prevalence Of Depression 2021Most Depressed States	27.0% 49th of 50	17.5% tied 9th of 50
Age-Adjusted Depression RateDepression Rates by State	27.6% 48th of 49	18.0% 10th of 49
Crude Depression RateDepression Rates by State	27.0% 48th of 49	17.5% tied 9th of 49
Male Life Expectancy (HALE)Life Expectancy by State	59.95 yrs 48th of 51	64.87 yrs 9th of 51
Total Happiness ScoreSaddest States	38.36 47th of 50	58.19 9th of 50
Black to White Disparity (x to 1)Incarceration Rates by State	2.9 5th of 50	8.9 43rd of 50
Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States	14.8% tied 8th of 50	20.5% tied 46th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Kentucky or Nebraska?: Nebraska comes out ahead of Kentucky on 480 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 306 with 14 ties. Kentucky leads on Sports, Travel and Agriculture. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Health and Environment and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Kentucky or Nebraska?: Kentucky has a population of 4,629,682 (25th of 51 US states) and Nebraska has 2,030,421 (38th of 51).
How do Kentucky and Nebraska compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Kentucky $63,726 (47th of 51), Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
How do Kentucky and Nebraska compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Kentucky 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), Nebraska 3% (6th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
Where does Kentucky beat Nebraska most clearly?: Kentucky ranks far ahead on Personal Injury (Statute of Limitations by State): 1 vs 4; Health Care Rank (Disability Benefits by State): 4th vs 48th; DMV Fees (Car Dealer Fees by State): $48.00 vs $1,032.
Where does Nebraska beat Kentucky most clearly?: Nebraska ranks far ahead on Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k) (Opioid Epidemic by State): 1,128 vs 3,297.06; Total Drug Use Rate (Drug Use by State): 2,459 per 100k vs 5,324 per 100k; Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - Men (Domestic Violence by State): 29.8% vs 48.8%.

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