Kentucky vs North Dakota
North Dakota comes out ahead of Kentucky on 477 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 290 with 14 ties. Kentucky leads on Travel, Sports and Agriculture and 1 more category. North Dakota leads on Facts & Trivia, Health and Culture and 9 more categories.
781 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.
- Wins
- 290
- Avg. percentile
- 43
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 477
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Kentucky | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,629,682 25th of 51 | 805,329 47th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,726 47th of 51 | $76,657 28th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 2.6% 3rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.1% 47th of 51 | 10.8% 20th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.2 12th of 51 | 89.0 8th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,290 46th of 51 | $65,271 7th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $58,990 44th of 51 | $64,050 31st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $967 6th of 51 | $954 tied 4th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 212.1 9th of 51 | 238.1 18th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,396 16th of 48 | 9,184 48th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- TravelKentucky · 28 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- HealthNorth Dakota · 181 statistics
- CultureNorth Dakota · 79 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNorth Dakota · 48 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Dakota · 35 statistics
- EconomicsNorth Dakota · 295 statistics
- PopulationNorth Dakota · 121 statistics
- LawNorth Dakota · 64 statistics
- EnvironmentNorth Dakota · 38 statistics
- SportsKentucky · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Dakota · 118 statistics
- EducationNorth Dakota · 51 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Dakota · 63 statistics
- AgricultureKentucky · 17 statistics
- GeographyKentucky · 25 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Kentucky | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States | 1st worst of 49 | 46th 3rd best of 49 |
| Single Family (Max Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $650 tied 1st of 51 | $1,100 50th of 51 |
| Workplace Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 4th 4th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State | 3,297.06 50th of 51 | 1,253.25 4th of 51 |
| Economy RankQuality of Life by State | 49th 49th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by State | 5,324 per 100k 49th of 51 | 2,595 per 100k 4th of 51 |
| Dental Services Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $340 1st of 51 | $559 tied 45th of 51 |
| Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State | 20.3% 2nd of 51 | 27.4% 46th of 51 |
| Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $650 tied 1st of 51 | $950 tied 49th of 51 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State | 48.8% 48th of 51 | 30.4% 4th of 51 |
| Economic RankDisability Benefits by State | 44th tied 44th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Avg Income of Bottom 90% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $28,069 45th of 51 | $56,154 2nd of 51 |
| Average IVF CostIVF Cost by State | $12,508 50th of 51 | $9,678 8th of 51 |
| Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State | 5,582 per 100k 43rd of 51 | 3,583 per 100k 1st of 51 |
| Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 73.16 45th of 51 | 42.59 3rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Insurance Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 48th 49th of 51 | 7th 7th of 51 |
| SSI Civil Service Management ScoreMost Corrupt States | 68 8th of 50 | 50.2 49th of 50 |
| SSI Political Financing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 81.5 4th of 50 | 39.5 45th of 50 |
| Score (out of 100)Best States to Own a Business | 14 43rd of 49 | 96 3rd of 49 |
| Total ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 14 43rd of 49 | 96 3rd of 49 |
| Median Income - Five Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $92,135 46th of 51 | $143,710 5th of 51 |
| Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 1,701 per 100k 42nd of 51 | 987 per 100k 1st of 51 |
| Overall RankWorst States to Retire | 1st worst of 50 | 41st 10th best of 50 |
| RankEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Total RankBest States to Own a Business | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Participation RateLabor Force Participation Rate by State | 58.4% 43rd of 51 | 69.6% tied 2nd of 51 |
| Drug Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States | 45.9 44th of 51 | 15.6 4th of 51 |
| Work Environment RankHappiest States | 47th 47th of 50 | 9th 8th of 50 |
| Financial Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 46th 46th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| GDP per CapitaGDP by State | $50,629 45th of 50 | $79,501 6th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kentucky or North Dakota?
- North Dakota comes out ahead of Kentucky on 477 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 290 with 14 ties. Kentucky leads on Travel, Sports and Agriculture and 1 more category. North Dakota leads on Facts & Trivia, Health and Culture and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Kentucky or North Dakota?
- Kentucky has a population of 4,629,682 (25th of 51 US states) and North Dakota has 805,329 (47th of 51).
- How do Kentucky and North Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Kentucky $63,726 (47th of 51), North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- How do Kentucky and North Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Kentucky 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- Where does Kentucky beat North Dakota most clearly?
- Kentucky ranks far ahead on Single Family (Max Appraisal Fees in State) (Appraisal Fees by State): $650 vs $1,100; Workplace Safety Rank WalletHub (Safest States in the US): 4th vs 50th; Dental Services Cost per Capita (Health Care Costs by State): $340 vs $559.
- Where does North Dakota beat Kentucky most clearly?
- North Dakota ranks far ahead on FTE Reporter Rank (Most Corrupt States): 46th vs 1st; Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k) (Opioid Epidemic by State): 1,253.25 vs 3,297.06; Economy Rank (Quality of Life by State): 4th vs 49th.
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