Kentucky vs New Hampshire
New Hampshire comes out ahead of Kentucky on 494 of 787 statistics where one end is better, to 275 with 18 ties. Kentucky leads on Agriculture, Travel and Sports. New Hampshire leads on Facts & Trivia, Health and Culture and 10 more categories.
787 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 18 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 275
- Avg. percentile
- 43
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 494
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 13
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Kentucky | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,629,682 25th of 51 | 1,422,166 41st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,726 47th of 51 | $99,031 7th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 3.2% tied 7th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.1% 47th of 51 | 7.25% 1st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.2 12th of 51 | 104.2 43rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,290 46th of 51 | $64,632 9th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $58,990 44th of 51 | $71,360 14th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $967 6th of 51 | $1,491 36th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 212.1 9th of 51 | 117.6 3rd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,396 16th of 48 | 7,449 40th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureKentucky · 17 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Hampshire · 18 statistics
- HealthNew Hampshire · 184 statistics
- CultureNew Hampshire · 78 statistics
- PopulationNew Hampshire · 122 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Hampshire · 73 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Hampshire · 39 statistics
- GeographyNew Hampshire · 25 statistics
- EducationNew Hampshire · 51 statistics
- EconomicsNew Hampshire · 291 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Hampshire · 120 statistics
- TravelKentucky · 29 statistics
- SportsKentucky · 17 statistics
- LawNew Hampshire · 56 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Hampshire · 47 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNew Hampshire · 32 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Kentucky | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Services Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $340 1st of 51 | $648 51st of 51 |
| Economy RankQuality of Life by State | 49th 49th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| CAS Legal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 5 48th of 48 | 2 tied 1st of 48 |
| Annual Conviction RateMost Corrupt States | 0.74 per 10k Government Employees 47th of 50 | 0.07 per 10k Government Employees 1st of 50 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.1% 47th of 51 | 7.25% 1st of 51 |
| % Of Population Below Poverty LevelPoverty Rate by State | 16.5% tied 46th of 51 | 7.2% 1st of 51 |
| Financial Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 46th 46th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Overall RankWorst States to Retire | 1st worst of 50 | 45th 6th best of 50 |
| Median Income - Five Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $92,135 46th of 51 | $160,071 2nd of 51 |
| Median Income - Six Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $80,143 49th of 51 | $142,329 5th of 51 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 47th 47th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| % of Median Income Spent On GroceriesGrocery Prices by State | 9.67% 46th of 50 | 6.25% 3rd of 50 |
| Culture and Diversity RankBest States to Retire | 50th 50th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| Health Care RankBest States to Retire | 48th 48th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Free States | 45th 45th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Annual Median Family IncomeChild Care Cost by State | $76,985 tied 47th of 51 | $129,335 4th of 51 |
| % of Pop. with Less Than High School DiplomaMost Educated U.S. States | 11.0% 44th of 51 | 5% 1st of 51 |
| Average IVF CostIVF Cost by State | $12,508 50th of 51 | $9,467 7th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing Shortage by State | $61,118 47th of 50 | $96,838 5th of 50 |
| Overall ScoreHealthiest States | -0.495 43rd of 50 | 0.99 1st of 50 |
| Aluminum Can PriceAluminum Can Prices by State | $0.59 per lb 39th of 43 | $0.13 per lb 3rd of 43 |
| % of Pop. with Bachelors DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 16.2% 50th of 51 | 24.9% 8th of 51 |
| Annual CostAssisted Living Costs by State | $41,370 4th of 51 | $72,630 46th of 51 |
| Income ScoreSingle Mom Friendly States | 38.3 44th of 51 | 87.6 2nd of 51 |
| Median Income - Seven-or-More Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $91,884 45th of 51 | $190,374 3rd of 51 |
| Median Income - Three Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $83,346 45th of 51 | $132,981 3rd of 51 |
| Climate RankFarming-Friendly States | 8th 8th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Median Property TaxesProperty Taxes by State | $1,544 8th of 50 | $6,667 49th of 50 |
| Affordability ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 33 2nd of 50 | 6 tied 40th of 50 |
| Alcohol Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 46.3% tied 7th of 51 | 63.0% 49th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kentucky or New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire comes out ahead of Kentucky on 494 of 787 statistics where one end is better, to 275 with 18 ties. Kentucky leads on Agriculture, Travel and Sports. New Hampshire leads on Facts & Trivia, Health and Culture 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 New Hampshire?
- Kentucky has a population of 4,629,682 (25th of 51 US states) and New Hampshire has 1,422,166 (41st of 51).
- How do Kentucky and New Hampshire compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Kentucky $63,726 (47th of 51), New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- How do Kentucky and New Hampshire compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Kentucky 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- Where does Kentucky beat New Hampshire most clearly?
- Kentucky ranks far ahead on Dental Services Cost per Capita (Health Care Costs by State): $340 vs $648; Annual Cost (Assisted Living Costs by State): $41,370 vs $72,630; Climate Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 8th vs 49th.
- Where does New Hampshire beat Kentucky most clearly?
- New Hampshire ranks far ahead on Economy Rank (Quality of Life by State): 2nd vs 49th; CAS Legal Executive Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 2 vs 5; Annual Conviction Rate (Most Corrupt States): 0.07 per 10k Government Employees vs 0.74 per 10k Government Employees.
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