Louisiana vs South Dakota
South Dakota comes out ahead of Louisiana on 506 of 787 statistics where one end is better, to 267 with 14 ties. Louisiana leads on Sports. South Dakota leads on Facts & Trivia, Infrastructure & Energy and Geography and 12 more categories.
787 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
- 267
- Avg. percentile
- 35
- Categories led
- 1
- Wins
- 506
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 15
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Louisiana | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,621,500 26th of 51 | 943,078 46th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $60,756 49th of 51 | $75,081 31st of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 | 2.1% 1st of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 18.9% 51st of 51 | 11.9% 27th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.2 5th of 51 | 88.6 6th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $56,789 31st of 51 | $69,153 5th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $56,600 48th of 51 | $57,610 45th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,064 15th of 51 | $946 2nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 515.1 47th of 51 | 307.5 28th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 1,652 2nd of 48 | 7,633 42nd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Facts & TriviaSouth Dakota · 18 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergySouth Dakota · 36 statistics
- GeographySouth Dakota · 25 statistics
- CultureSouth Dakota · 78 statistics
- PopulationSouth Dakota · 124 statistics
- Crime & SafetySouth Dakota · 73 statistics
- Tech & BusinessSouth Dakota · 47 statistics
- HealthSouth Dakota · 184 statistics
- EnvironmentSouth Dakota · 38 statistics
- EducationSouth Dakota · 51 statistics
- LawSouth Dakota · 64 statistics
- EconomicsSouth Dakota · 289 statistics
- AgricultureSouth Dakota · 17 statistics
- TravelSouth Dakota · 29 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentSouth Dakota · 123 statistics
- SportsLouisiana · 16 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Louisiana | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In | 50th 49th of 49 | 2nd 2nd of 49 |
| Work Environment RankHappiest States | 49th 49th of 50 | 3rd 2nd of 50 |
| Average Wind SpeedWindiest States in the U.S. | 13.6 mph 49th of 51 | 21.32 mph 2nd of 51 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State | 53.9% 49th of 51 | 28.3% 2nd of 51 |
| Financial Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 50th 50th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Infrastructure RankWorst States to Live in | 3rd 3rd worst of 50 | 49th 2nd best of 50 |
| Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State | 13.0% 45th of 45 | 4% tied 4th of 45 |
| HIV Death RateHIV Statistics by State | 11.3 48th of 51 | 1.1 2nd of 51 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $70,713 50th of 50 | $109,009 5th of 50 |
| Economy RankQuality of Life by State | 50th 50th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Environmental Hazards RankFarming-Friendly States | 50th 50th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $34.00 50th of 50 | $52.41 5th of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $5,892 50th of 50 | $9,084 5th of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $1,359 50th of 50 | $2,096 5th of 50 |
| % of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 7.4% 47th of 51 | 13.2% 2nd of 51 |
| Industrial Toxin Concentration (US News)Air Quality by State | 2,831 pounds/mi² 47th of 50 | 108 pounds/mi² 3rd of 50 |
| Natural Environment RankWorst States to Live in | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 | 46th 5th best of 50 |
| EconomyBest States to Live In | 49th 48th of 49 | 5th 5th of 49 |
| CAS Legal Judicial Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 4 tied last of 48 | 1 tied 1st of 48 |
| Drug Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States | 48.6 46th of 51 | 10.3 2nd of 51 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Deaths 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 96 47th of 50 | 20 4th of 50 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Fatal Crashes 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 93 47th of 50 | 17 4th of 50 |
| Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of MenDomestic Violence by State | 37.3% 46th of 50 | 20.7% 3rd of 50 |
| Richest Person AgeRichest Person by State | 52 45th of 47 | 88 tied 4th of 47 |
| Gini CoefficientWealth Inequality by State | 0.49 tied 47th of 51 | 0.44 tied 3rd of 51 |
| Overall Worst States Rank (US News)Worst States to Live in | 1st worst of 50 | 43rd 8th best of 50 |
| Fishing Booker RankBest States for Fishing | 7th 7th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| SocioeconomicsBest States to Raise a Family | 49th 49th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 1,652 2nd of 48 | 7,633 42nd of 48 |
| Obesity Rate - BlackMost Obese States | 47.3% 45th of 48 | 29.1% 5th of 48 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Louisiana or South Dakota?
- South Dakota comes out ahead of Louisiana on 506 of 787 statistics where one end is better, to 267 with 14 ties. Louisiana leads on Sports. South Dakota leads on Facts & Trivia, Infrastructure & Energy and Geography and 12 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Louisiana or South Dakota?
- Louisiana has a population of 4,621,500 (26th of 51 US states) and South Dakota has 943,078 (46th of 51).
- How do Louisiana and South Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Louisiana $60,756 (49th of 51), South Dakota $75,081 (31st of 51) among US states. South Dakota ranks better.
- How do Louisiana and South Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Louisiana 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51), South Dakota 2.1% (1st of 51) among US states. South Dakota ranks better.
- Where does Louisiana beat South Dakota most clearly?
- Louisiana ranks far ahead on Fishing Booker Rank (Best States for Fishing): 7th vs 49th; Heating Degree Days per Year (Climate by State (1991–2020 Averages)): 1,652 vs 7,633.
- Where does South Dakota beat Louisiana most clearly?
- South Dakota ranks far ahead on Overall Best - US News (Best States to Live In): 2nd vs 50th; Work Environment Rank (Happiest States): 3rd vs 49th; Average Wind Speed (Windiest States in the U.S.): 21.32 mph vs 13.6 mph.
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