Kentucky vs Rhode Island
Rhode Island comes out ahead of Kentucky on 476 of 784 statistics where one end is better, to 293 with 15 ties. Kentucky leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy and 2 more categories. Rhode Island leads on Health, Crime & Safety and Tech & Business and 8 more categories.
784 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 293
- Avg. percentile
- 43
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 476
- Avg. percentile
- 53
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Kentucky | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,629,682 25th of 51 | 1,118,627 44th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,726 47th of 51 | $87,796 15th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.1% 47th of 51 | 11.2% 22nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.2 12th of 51 | 102.3 37th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,290 46th of 51 | $55,878 35th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $58,990 44th of 51 | $71,900 13th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $967 6th of 51 | $1,342 30th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 212.1 9th of 51 | 144.1 4th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,396 16th of 48 | 5,761 29th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureKentucky · 17 statistics
- HealthRhode Island · 178 statistics
- TravelKentucky · 29 statistics
- Crime & SafetyRhode Island · 71 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyKentucky · 35 statistics
- Tech & BusinessRhode Island · 48 statistics
- CultureRhode Island · 79 statistics
- PopulationRhode Island · 120 statistics
- EnvironmentRhode Island · 37 statistics
- Facts & TriviaRhode Island · 18 statistics
- EducationRhode Island · 51 statistics
- EconomicsRhode Island · 290 statistics
- SportsKentucky · 17 statistics
- GeographyRhode Island · 25 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentRhode Island · 122 statistics
- LawKentucky · 65 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Kentucky | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| LPC License FeeLPC Requirements by State | $1,500 46th of 46 | $50.00 tied 1st of 46 |
| Entry Level SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $26,000 48th of 51 | $59,410 1st of 51 |
| Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 1.23% 1st of 50 | 36.2% 47th of 50 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $34,830 49th of 51 | $74,220 3rd of 51 |
| Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State | 20.3% 2nd of 51 | 27.5% 47th of 51 |
| Annual CostAssisted Living Costs by State | $41,370 4th of 51 | $81,915 49th of 51 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 96.0% tied 3rd of 51 | 87.8% 49th of 51 |
| Female Prisoner RatePrison Population by State | 96 per 100k 45th of 50 | 6 per 100k 1st of 50 |
| Avg Annual SalaryMedical Billing and Coding Salary by State | $56,132 45th of 50 | $73,611 2nd of 50 |
| Avg Hourly WageMedical Billing and Coding Salary by State | $26.99 45th of 50 | $35.39 2nd of 50 |
| Health and Safety RelatedMost Stressed States | 5th 5th worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| WH Climate Change RankGreenest States | 45th 45th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Median Income - Seven-or-More Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $91,884 45th of 51 | $199,214 2nd of 51 |
| Health CareBest States to Live In | 46th 45th of 49 | 4th 4th of 49 |
| Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $18.00 tied 4th of 51 | $117 48th of 51 |
| Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 7% tied 7th of 50 | 41.0% 49th of 50 |
| CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 4 tied last of 48 | 1.5 tied 6th of 48 |
| COLI Utilities Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 83.9 6th of 51 | 140.0 48th of 51 |
| Female Life ExpectancyLife Expectancy by State | 77.47 49th of 51 | 82.49 7th of 51 |
| Life Expectancy, Both Sexes (HALE)Life Expectancy by State | 60.97 yrs 50th of 51 | 65.78 yrs 8th of 51 |
| Best Ranch ScoreBest State to Own a Ranch | 55.07 8th of 50 | 37.57 49th of 50 |
| Culture and Diversity RankBest States to Retire | 50th 50th of 50 | 9th 9th of 50 |
| Economy RankQuality of Life by State | 49th 49th of 50 | 8th 8th of 50 |
| Healthcare RankWorst States to Live in | 6th 6th worst of 50 | 47th 4th best of 50 |
| Overall RankFarming-Friendly States | 8th 8th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Overall ScoreFarming-Friendly States | 55.07 8th of 50 | 37.57 49th of 50 |
| ScoreCattle Ranching by State | 55.07 8th of 50 | 37.57 49th of 50 |
| Affordability ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 33 2nd of 50 | 6 tied 40th of 50 |
| Health Care RankBest States to Retire | 48th 48th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| CAS Legal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 5 48th of 48 | 2.5 tied 6th of 48 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kentucky or Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island comes out ahead of Kentucky on 476 of 784 statistics where one end is better, to 293 with 15 ties. Kentucky leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy and 2 more categories. Rhode Island leads on Health, Crime & Safety and Tech & Business 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 Rhode Island?
- Kentucky has a population of 4,629,682 (25th of 51 US states) and Rhode Island has 1,118,627 (44th of 51).
- How do Kentucky and Rhode Island compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Kentucky $63,726 (47th of 51), Rhode Island $87,796 (15th of 51) among US states. Rhode Island ranks better.
- How do Kentucky and Rhode Island compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Kentucky 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), Rhode Island 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Rhode Island ranks better.
- Where does Kentucky beat Rhode Island most clearly?
- Kentucky ranks far ahead on Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 1.23% vs 36.2%; Binged Alcohol Past Month (Drug Use by State): 20.3% vs 27.5%; Annual Cost (Assisted Living Costs by State): $41,370 vs $81,915.
- Where does Rhode Island beat Kentucky most clearly?
- Rhode Island ranks far ahead on LPC License Fee (LPC Requirements by State): $50.00 vs $1,500; Entry Level Salary (Correctional Officer Salary by State): $59,410 vs $26,000; Avg Salary (Correctional Officer Salary by State): $74,220 vs $34,830.
More matchups
Other comparisons with Kentucky or Rhode Island.
- Alabama vs Kentucky
- Alaska vs Kentucky
- Arizona vs Kentucky
- Arkansas vs Kentucky
- California vs Kentucky
- Colorado vs Kentucky
- Connecticut vs Kentucky
- Delaware vs Kentucky
- Alabama vs Rhode Island
- Alaska vs Rhode Island
- Arizona vs Rhode Island
- Arkansas vs Rhode Island
- California vs Rhode Island
- Colorado vs Rhode Island
- Connecticut vs Rhode Island
- Delaware vs Rhode Island