Which has more people, Missouri or North Dakota?

Missouri has a population of 6,297,538 (18th of 51 US states) and North Dakota has 805,329 (47th of 51).

How do Missouri and North Dakota compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51), North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.

How do Missouri and North Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51), North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.

Where does Missouri beat North Dakota most clearly?

Missouri ranks far ahead on Chronically Homeless (Homeless Population by State): 84 vs 5,077; DUI Rate (Worst Drivers by State): 0.7 per 1k drivers vs 3.7 per 1k drivers; Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016 (Best Weather by State): 29 vs 5.

Where does North Dakota beat Missouri most clearly?

North Dakota ranks far ahead on Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 27.1% vs 47.3%; Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 24.0% vs 39.8%; Annual Crude Mortality Rate in Prisons (Worst Prisons by State): 5.18 vs 58.2.

Missouri vs North Dakota

North Dakota comes out ahead of Missouri on 443 of 782 statistics where one end is better, to 322 with 17 ties. Missouri leads on Travel and Sports. North Dakota leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Health and Crime & Safety and 10 more categories.

782 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 17 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Missouri

Wins: 322
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 2

North Dakota

Wins: 443
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 13

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Missouri	North Dakota
Population	6,297,538 18th of 51	805,329 47th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$70,702 41st of 51	$76,657 28th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4% tied 25th of 51	2.6% 3rd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	12.6% 34th of 51	10.8% 20th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	90.8 13th of 51	89.0 8th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$57,850 28th of 51	$65,271 7th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$62,160 34th of 51	$64,050 31st of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,033 11th of 51	$954 tied 4th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	417.8 41st of 51	238.1 18th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	4,980 21st of 48	9,184 48th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

TravelMissouri · 28 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Dakota · 36 statistics
HealthNorth Dakota · 183 statistics
Crime & SafetyNorth Dakota · 63 statistics
PopulationNorth Dakota · 124 statistics
CultureNorth Dakota · 79 statistics
EducationNorth Dakota · 51 statistics
AgricultureNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
SportsMissouri · 17 statistics
EconomicsNorth Dakota · 295 statistics
Politics & GovernmentNorth Dakota · 120 statistics
LawNorth Dakota · 63 statistics
Facts & TriviaNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
GeographyNorth Dakota · 25 statistics
Tech & BusinessNorth Dakota · 48 statistics
EnvironmentEven · 38 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

Statistic	Missouri	North Dakota
Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State	47.3% 50th of 51	27.1% 4th of 51
Chronically HomelessHomeless Population by State	84 2nd of 51	5,077 47th of 51
DUI RateWorst Drivers by State	0.7 per 1k drivers tied 5th of 51	3.7 per 1k drivers 51st of 51
Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State	39.8% 48th of 51	24.0% 3rd of 51
Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State	58.2 41st of 46	5.18 1st of 46
SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States	56.3 tied 42nd of 50	86.8 1st of 50
Health Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States	40th 40th of 47	1st 1st of 47
Murder Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	7.1 tied 46th of 51	1.5 5th of 51
Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State	29 5th of 49	5 tied 44th of 49
Driving IncidentsWorst Drivers by State	26.9 per 1k drivers 10th of 51	64.0 per 1k drivers 51st of 51
Annual SalaryPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$94,496 7th of 50	$71,625 47th of 50
Hourly WagePhysical Therapist Salary by State	$45.43 7th of 50	$34.44 47th of 50
Monthly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$7,874 7th of 50	$5,968 47th of 50
Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States	37.02 48th of 50	80.26 8th of 50
Weekly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$1,817 7th of 50	$1,377 47th of 50
SSI Executive Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States	75.4 3rd of 50	50.7 43rd of 50
Deadliest 10 Miles Deaths 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State	72 40th of 50	9 1st of 50
Avg Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State	$75,810 46th of 49	$112,640 8th of 49
Avg Hourly WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State	36.45 46th of 49	54.16 8th of 49
Deadliest 10 Miles Fatal Crashes 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State	69 tied 39th of 50	9 1st of 50
Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State	12.0% tied 43rd of 45	5% tied 8th of 45
Road Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US	45th 45th of 50	7th 7th of 50
Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State	32.4% 40th of 50	2.78% 2nd of 50
Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping	10 49th of 49	6.98 12th of 49
US HighwayAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State	9.68% 11th of 44	100.0% 44th of 44
BBQ Restaurants Per Capita RankBest BBQ by State	4th 4th of 50	42nd 41st of 50
SSI Lobbying Disclosure ScoreMost Corrupt States	70.8 tied 10th of 50	40.8 47th of 50
MMRVaccination Rates by State	88.4% 47th of 51	93.5% 10th of 51
PCV 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State	78.4% 48th of 51	86.0% 11th of 51
Students Enrolled In Home School per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool	5th 5th of 50	41st 41st of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Missouri or North Dakota?: North Dakota comes out ahead of Missouri on 443 of 782 statistics where one end is better, to 322 with 17 ties. Missouri leads on Travel and Sports. North Dakota leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Health and Crime & Safety and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Missouri or North Dakota?: Missouri has a population of 6,297,538 (18th of 51 US states) and North Dakota has 805,329 (47th of 51).
How do Missouri and North Dakota compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51), North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
How do Missouri and North Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51), North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
Where does Missouri beat North Dakota most clearly?: Missouri ranks far ahead on Chronically Homeless (Homeless Population by State): 84 vs 5,077; DUI Rate (Worst Drivers by State): 0.7 per 1k drivers vs 3.7 per 1k drivers; Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016 (Best Weather by State): 29 vs 5.
Where does North Dakota beat Missouri most clearly?: North Dakota ranks far ahead on Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 27.1% vs 47.3%; Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 24.0% vs 39.8%; Annual Crude Mortality Rate in Prisons (Worst Prisons by State): 5.18 vs 58.2.

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