Mississippi vs Nevada
Nevada comes out ahead of Mississippi on 455 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 327 with 9 ties. Mississippi leads on Agriculture and Crime & Safety. Nevada leads on Health, Culture and Sports and 10 more categories.
791 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 327
- Avg. percentile
- 39
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 455
- Avg. percentile
- 46
- Categories led
- 13
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Mississippi | Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,958,148 35th of 51 | 3,310,833 31st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $56,447 51st of 51 | $78,260 23rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 | 5.3% 49th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 18.9% 50th of 51 | 12.4% 31st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.0 2nd of 51 | 100.0 34th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $48,465 51st of 51 | $56,503 32nd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $50,810 51st of 51 | $62,050 35th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $954 tied 4th of 51 | $1,597 41st of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 226.9 15th of 51 | 379.2 37th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,388 5th of 48 | 3,451 12th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureMississippi · 17 statistics
- HealthNevada · 186 statistics
- CultureNevada · 75 statistics
- SportsNevada · 17 statistics
- EconomicsNevada · 287 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNevada · 124 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNevada · 46 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNevada · 36 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNevada · 17 statistics
- GeographyNevada · 23 statistics
- PopulationNevada · 124 statistics
- LawNevada · 68 statistics
- EducationNevada · 51 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMississippi · 72 statistics
- TravelNevada · 26 statistics
- EnvironmentEven · 40 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Mississippi | Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| InfrastructureBest States to Live In | 49th 48th of 49 | 1st 1st of 49 |
| Annual Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $58,910 50th of 51 | $142,240 2nd of 51 |
| Hourly Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $28.32 50th of 51 | $68.39 2nd of 51 |
| Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 59.23 in 3rd of 50 | 9.54 in 50th of 50 |
| Birthplace DiversityMost Diverse US States | 47th 47th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Emergency Preparedness Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 50th 50th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Entertainment Rank (WH)Most Boring States | 49th 49th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| NIghtlife Rank (WH)Most Boring States | 46th 46th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $77,290 50th of 51 | $141,360 5th of 51 |
| Average Credit Card DebtDebt by State | $3,030 1st of 51 | $5,060 46th of 51 |
| Avg Annual SalaryDental Hygienists Salary by State | $57,670 50th of 51 | $89,460 5th of 51 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.11 per gallon 2nd of 51 | $6.17 per gallon 47th of 51 |
| Avg Hourly WageDental Hygienists Salary by State | $27.72 50th of 51 | $43.01 5th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $37.16 50th of 51 | $67.96 5th of 51 |
| COLI Transportation Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 89.8 3rd of 51 | 119.0 48th of 51 |
| Minimum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $53,600 49th of 51 | $104,000 4th of 51 |
| Arts RankBest States to Retire | 49th 49th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Family FunBest States to Raise a Family | 49th 49th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 45th 45th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Transportation Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 89.2 3rd of 51 | 116.9 47th of 51 |
| Infrastructure RankWorst States to Live in | 4th 4th worst of 50 | 47th 4th best of 50 |
| FTE Convictions per Capita RankMost Corrupt States | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 | 45th 6th best of 50 |
| Linguistic DiversityMost Diverse US States | 49th 49th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021)Prison Spending by State | $33.43 49th of 49 | $65.07 7th of 49 |
| Mean SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $37,000 49th of 49 | $67,930 7th of 49 |
| Avg Income of Top 0.01% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $7.93M 50th of 51 | $43.4M 7th of 51 |
| Share of Annual Family IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 10.0% 49th of 51 | 18.3% 6th of 51 |
| Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $8,000 tied 2nd of 50 | $20,000 tied last of 50 |
| Unemployment Insurance Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 5th 5th of 51 | 46th 47th of 51 |
| LPN Annual MeanNurses Pay by State | $117,490 44th of 51 | $148,670 2nd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Mississippi or Nevada?
- Nevada comes out ahead of Mississippi on 455 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 327 with 9 ties. Mississippi leads on Agriculture and Crime & Safety. Nevada leads on Health, Culture and Sports and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Mississippi or Nevada?
- Mississippi has a population of 2,958,148 (35th of 51 US states) and Nevada has 3,310,833 (31st of 51).
- How do Mississippi and Nevada compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Mississippi $56,447 (51st of 51), Nevada $78,260 (23rd of 51) among US states. Nevada ranks better.
- How do Mississippi and Nevada compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Mississippi 3.8% (tied 20th of 51), Nevada 5.3% (49th of 51) among US states. Mississippi ranks better.
- Where does Mississippi beat Nevada most clearly?
- Mississippi ranks far ahead on Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000 (Best Weather by State): 59.23 in vs 9.54 in; Average Credit Card Debt (Debt by State): $3,030 vs $5,060; Avg Diesel Price (Diesel Fuel Prices by State): $5.11 per gallon vs $6.17 per gallon.
- Where does Nevada beat Mississippi most clearly?
- Nevada ranks far ahead on Infrastructure (Best States to Live In): 1st vs 49th; Annual Median Wage (Physician Assistant Salary by State): $142,240 vs $58,910; Hourly Median Wage (Physician Assistant Salary by State): $68.39 vs $28.32.
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