Kentucky vs South Carolina
South Carolina comes out ahead of Kentucky on 400 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 375 with 23 ties. Kentucky leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Education and 7 more categories. South Carolina leads on Facts & Trivia, Sports and Health and 2 more categories.
798 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 23 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 375
- Avg. percentile
- 43
- Categories led
- 10
- Wins
- 400
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 5
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Kentucky | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,629,682 25th of 51 | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,726 47th of 51 | $69,324 43rd 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 | 14.1% 42nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.2 12th of 51 | 93.7 19th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,290 46th of 51 | $52,463 45th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $58,990 44th of 51 | $59,280 43rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $967 6th of 51 | $1,180 22nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 212.1 9th of 51 | 387.6 38th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,396 16th of 48 | 2,586 6th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureKentucky · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyKentucky · 35 statistics
- Facts & TriviaSouth Carolina · 18 statistics
- EducationKentucky · 51 statistics
- TravelKentucky · 29 statistics
- LawKentucky · 64 statistics
- SportsSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
- HealthSouth Carolina · 183 statistics
- Crime & SafetyKentucky · 75 statistics
- EconomicsKentucky · 290 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentKentucky · 123 statistics
- CultureSouth Carolina · 79 statistics
- EnvironmentSouth Carolina · 40 statistics
- GeographyKentucky · 25 statistics
- Tech & BusinessKentucky · 47 statistics
- PopulationEven · 121 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Kentucky | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $152,100 3rd of 47 | $101,480 46th of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $73.12 3rd of 47 | $48.79 46th of 47 |
| GDP Growth by State | 1% tied 44th of 50 | 3.1% tied 1st of 50 |
| Annual Conviction RateMost Corrupt States | 0.74 per 10k Government Employees 47th of 50 | 0.13 per 10k Government Employees tied 5th of 50 |
| Minimum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State | $5,000 tied 33rd of 50 | $2,500 1st of 50 |
| Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 1.23% 1st of 50 | 32.5% 41st of 50 |
| EconomyBest States to Live In | 45th 44th of 49 | 6th 6th of 49 |
| Health Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 8th 8th of 51 | 47th 47th of 51 |
| Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State | 4,389 47th of 51 | 1,041 9th of 51 |
| Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 12th 12th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| SSI Internal Auditing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 64.6 tied 45th of 50 | 86.1 tied 8th of 50 |
| Access ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 30 12th of 51 | 8 49th of 51 |
| Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State | $225 39th of 51 | $45.00 2nd of 51 |
| Crime RatePension-Friendly States | 77 11th of 49 | 5 tied 46th of 49 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 53.31 12th of 50 | 30.95 48th of 50 |
| SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States | 58.1 tied 8th of 50 | 32.5 tied 44th of 50 |
| Personal InjuryStatute of Limitations by State | 1 tied 1st of 50 | 3 tied 29th of 50 |
| SSI Legislative Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 73.5 5th of 50 | 56.8 tied 40th of 50 |
| Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State | $32,779 11th of 51 | $38,414 46th of 51 |
| Cancer Rate New Cases 2018 to 2022Cancer Rates by State | 518.9 per 100k Pop. 51st of 51 | 438.4 per 100k Pop. 16th of 51 |
| # Dentists per 1k jobsDentist Salary by State | 0.67 39th of 50 | 1.03 5th of 50 |
| K-12 PerformancePublic School Rankings by State | 9th 9th of 50 | 43rd 43rd of 50 |
| Overall RankWorst States to Retire | 1st worst of 50 | 35th 16th best of 50 |
| Overall ScorePension-Friendly States | 79.1 4th of 49 | 35.7 37th of 49 |
| % of Students Below Basic Reading LevelU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 38.0% tied 10th of 51 | 47.0% tied 45th of 51 |
| Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 213 7th of 51 | 437 41st of 51 |
| DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State | $48.00 4th of 51 | $654 38th of 51 |
| SSI Political Financing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 81.5 4th of 50 | 47.5 37th of 50 |
| Affordability ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 33 2nd of 50 | 9 tied 31st of 50 |
| Depression RatesHealthiest States | 28.3 49th of 50 | 20.7 16th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kentucky or South Carolina?
- South Carolina comes out ahead of Kentucky on 400 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 375 with 23 ties. Kentucky leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Education and 7 more categories. South Carolina leads on Facts & Trivia, Sports and Health and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Kentucky or South Carolina?
- Kentucky has a population of 4,629,682 (25th of 51 US states) and South Carolina has 5,650,232 (23rd of 51).
- How do Kentucky and South Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Kentucky $63,726 (47th of 51), South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51) among US states. South Carolina ranks better.
- How do Kentucky and South Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Kentucky 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), South Carolina 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. South Carolina ranks better.
- Where does Kentucky beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Kentucky ranks far ahead on Annual Mean Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $152,100 vs $101,480; Hourly Mean Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $73.12 vs $48.79; Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 1.23% vs 32.5%.
- Where does South Carolina beat Kentucky most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on GDP Growth by State: 3.1% vs 1%; Annual Conviction Rate (Most Corrupt States): 0.13 per 10k Government Employees vs 0.74 per 10k Government Employees; Minimum Cost (Breast Augmentation Cost by State): $2,500 vs $5,000.
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