Louisiana vs West Virginia
West Virginia comes out ahead of Louisiana on 393 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 389 with 20 ties. Louisiana leads on Agriculture, Sports and Education and 3 more categories. West Virginia leads on Crime & Safety, Infrastructure & Energy and Travel and 7 more categories.
802 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 20 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 389
- Avg. percentile
- 36
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 393
- Avg. percentile
- 39
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Louisiana | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,621,500 26th of 51 | 1,764,892 39th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $60,756 49th of 51 | $59,608 50th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 18.9% 51st of 51 | 16.7% 48th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.2 5th of 51 | 89.5 9th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $56,789 31st of 51 | $50,051 50th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $56,600 48th of 51 | $56,470 49th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,064 15th of 51 | $872 1st of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 515.1 47th of 51 | 241.7 20th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 1,652 2nd of 48 | 5,067 22nd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Crime & SafetyWest Virginia · 71 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWest Virginia · 36 statistics
- TravelWest Virginia · 29 statistics
- AgricultureLouisiana · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWest Virginia · 127 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWest Virginia · 47 statistics
- SportsLouisiana · 17 statistics
- GeographyWest Virginia · 25 statistics
- CultureWest Virginia · 79 statistics
- EducationLouisiana · 51 statistics
- LawWest Virginia · 67 statistics
- PopulationWest Virginia · 124 statistics
- HealthLouisiana · 188 statistics
- EconomicsWest Virginia · 295 statistics
- EnvironmentLouisiana · 39 statistics
- Facts & TriviaLouisiana · 18 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Louisiana | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Skin Cancer Death RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State | 1.6 tied 2nd of 48 | 3 47th of 48 |
| Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State | 27.5% 48th of 51 | 20.7% 4th of 51 |
| Overall RankBest States to Retire | 50th 50th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| ROI Potential RankFarming-Friendly States | 7th 7th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 2,816 per 100k 48th of 51 | 1,411 per 100k 5th of 51 |
| Affordability RankBest States to Retire | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Safety RankBest States to Retire | 48th 48th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Maximum Local Sales Tax RateSales Tax by State | 7% tied 34th of 38 | 1% tied 2nd of 38 |
| Religious DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 1st 1st of 50 | 42nd 42nd of 50 |
| OpportunityBest States to Live In | 45th 44th of 49 | 4th 4th of 49 |
| Overall RankFood Waste by State | 46th 5th best of 50 | 6th 6th worst of 50 |
| Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 24.2% 5th of 51 | 38.9% 45th of 51 |
| CAS Legal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 4 tied 35th of 48 | 2 tied 1st of 48 |
| Annual SalaryFirefighter Salary by State | $37,298 49th of 50 | $47,887 10th of 50 |
| Hourly WageFirefighter Salary by State | $17.93 49th of 50 | $23.02 10th of 50 |
| Monthly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $3,108 49th of 50 | $3,990 10th of 50 |
| Opportunity RankWorst States to Live in | 5th 5th worst of 50 | 43rd 7th best of 50 |
| Weekly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $717 49th of 50 | $920 tied 10th of 50 |
| Avg. Local Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 5.11% 37th of 38 | 0.59% 8th of 38 |
| Average EBRW SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 613 11th of 51 | 474 50th of 51 |
| Non-Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 2,296 46th of 51 | 1,162 7th of 51 |
| Entertainment Rank (WH)Most Boring States | 12th 12th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Average Total SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 1,195 12th of 51 | 911 50th of 51 |
| Difference from National Average SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 166 12th of 51 | -118 50th of 51 |
| NIghtlife Rank (WH)Most Boring States | 4th 4th of 50 | 41st 41st of 50 |
| Attractive People RankMost Attractive States | 11th 11th of 49 | 48th 47th of 49 |
| Average Math SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 582 13th of 51 | 437 50th of 51 |
| Average Wind SpeedWindiest States in the U.S. | 13.6 mph 49th of 51 | 18.72 mph 12th of 51 |
| Family FunBest States to Raise a Family | 14th 14th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| CAS Illegal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 4 tied 44th of 48 | 2 tied 3rd of 48 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Louisiana or West Virginia?
- West Virginia comes out ahead of Louisiana on 393 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 389 with 20 ties. Louisiana leads on Agriculture, Sports and Education and 3 more categories. West Virginia leads on Crime & Safety, Infrastructure & Energy and Travel and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Louisiana or West Virginia?
- Louisiana has a population of 4,621,500 (26th of 51 US states) and West Virginia has 1,764,892 (39th of 51).
- How do Louisiana and West Virginia compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Louisiana $60,756 (49th of 51), West Virginia $59,608 (50th of 51) among US states. Louisiana ranks better.
- How do Louisiana and West Virginia compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Louisiana 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51), West Virginia 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. West Virginia ranks better.
- Where does Louisiana beat West Virginia most clearly?
- Louisiana ranks far ahead on Skin Cancer Death Rates (Skin Cancer Rates by State): 1.6 vs 3; ROI Potential Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 7th vs 50th; Religious Diversity (Least Diverse States in the US): 1st vs 42nd.
- Where does West Virginia beat Louisiana most clearly?
- West Virginia ranks far ahead on Binged Alcohol Past Month (Drug Use by State): 20.7% vs 27.5%; Overall Rank (Best States to Retire): 7th vs 50th; Crime Rate (Crime Rate by State): 1,411 per 100k vs 2,816 per 100k.
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