Missouri vs Oregon
Oregon comes out ahead of Missouri on 430 of 793 statistics where one end is better, to 351 with 12 ties. Missouri leads on Facts & Trivia, Law and Politics & Government and 4 more categories. Oregon leads on Health, Education and Environment and 6 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Missouri | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,297,538 18th of 51 | 4,281,848 27th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $70,702 41st of 51 | $83,011 19th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.6% 34th of 51 | 11.9% 28th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.8 13th of 51 | 103.4 40th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,850 28th of 51 | $55,451 37th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $62,160 34th of 51 | $72,460 12th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,033 11th of 51 | $1,525 38th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 417.8 41st of 51 | 311.2 29th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,980 21st of 48 | 5,268 24th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- HealthOregon · 188 statistics
- EducationOregon · 51 statistics
- EnvironmentOregon · 40 statistics
- AgricultureOregon · 17 statistics
- PopulationOregon · 125 statistics
- EconomicsOregon · 291 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMissouri · 18 statistics
- CultureOregon · 79 statistics
- LawMissouri · 62 statistics
- GeographyOregon · 25 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMissouri · 120 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMissouri · 33 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMissouri · 47 statistics
- SportsMissouri · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyOregon · 76 statistics
- TravelMissouri · 29 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Missouri | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| % of Amphibian Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 2.4% 1st of 31 | 38.7% 30th of 31 |
| % of Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 Who Undergo Circumcision Each Year (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State | 0.194 2nd of 50 | 0.0389 49th of 50 |
| Rates of Circumcision in Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State | 194.2 per 100k person-years 2nd of 50 | 38.9 per 100k person-years 49th of 50 |
| Chronically HomelessHomeless Population by State | 84 2nd of 51 | 7,707 49th of 51 |
| Corporate Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 49th 50th of 51 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 10 49th of 49 | 4.39 4th of 49 |
| COLI Transportation Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 87.2 1st of 51 | 118.6 47th of 51 |
| Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $3,700 1st of 50 | $20,000 tied last of 50 |
| Avg Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $75,810 46th of 49 | $134,830 2nd of 49 |
| Avg Hourly WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | 36.45 46th of 49 | 64.82 2nd of 49 |
| Transportation Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 88.4 1st of 51 | 116.1 46th of 51 |
| Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021)Prison Spending by State | $34.55 48th of 49 | $68.79 5th of 49 |
| Mean SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $40,750 48th of 49 | $73,930 5th of 49 |
| Federal Funding for Public Postsecondary EducationPer Pupil Spending by State | $1,153 51st of 51 | $5,469 7th of 51 |
| Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State | $70.00 tied 5th of 51 | $460 50th of 51 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $10.00 2nd of 50 | $60.00 45th of 50 |
| Total RankBicycle Laws by State | 45th 45th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Annual Mean WageNurse Salary by State | $71,860 46th of 51 | $106,610 3rd of 51 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $35,980 48th of 51 | $73,340 5th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WageNurse Salary by State | $34.55 46th of 51 | $51.26 3rd of 51 |
| License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $12.00 6th of 50 | $44.00 48th of 50 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $355 43rd of 50 | $211 1st of 50 |
| 25th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $44,720 48th of 51 | $61,660 6th of 51 |
| COLI Grocery Costs IndexGrocery Prices by State | 95.9 tied 5th of 51 | 106.8 47th of 51 |
| Affordability RankBest States for Fishing | 5th 5th of 51 | 46th 46th of 51 |
| LPN Annual MeanNurses Pay by State | $116,680 46th of 51 | $144,950 5th of 51 |
| LPN Hourly MeanNurses Pay by State | $56.10 46th of 51 | $69.69 5th of 51 |
| Premium Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.56 7th of 51 | $5.64 48th of 51 |
| RN Annual MeanNurses Pay by State | $77,590 44th of 51 | $113,440 3rd of 51 |
| RN Hourly MeanNurses Pay by State | $37.30 44th of 51 | $54.54 3rd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Missouri or Oregon?
- Oregon comes out ahead of Missouri on 430 of 793 statistics where one end is better, to 351 with 12 ties. Missouri leads on Facts & Trivia, Law and Politics & Government and 4 more categories. Oregon leads on Health, Education and Environment and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Missouri or Oregon?
- Missouri has a population of 6,297,538 (18th of 51 US states) and Oregon has 4,281,848 (27th of 51).
- How do Missouri and Oregon compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51), Oregon $83,011 (19th of 51) among US states. Oregon ranks better.
- How do Missouri and Oregon compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51), Oregon 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Missouri ranks better.
- Where does Missouri beat Oregon most clearly?
- Missouri ranks far ahead on % of Amphibian Species at Risk (Most Biodiverse States): 2.4% vs 38.7%; % of Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 Who Undergo Circumcision Each Year (NCBI 2015-2018) (Circumcision Rates by State): 0.194 vs 0.0389; Rates of Circumcision in Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 (NCBI 2015-2018) (Circumcision Rates by State): 194.2 per 100k person-years vs 38.9 per 100k person-years.
- Where does Oregon beat Missouri most clearly?
- Oregon ranks far ahead on Fuel Prices (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 4.39 vs 10; Avg Annual Wage (Clinical Psychologist Salary by State): $134,830 vs $75,810; Avg Hourly Wage (Clinical Psychologist Salary by State): 64.82 vs 36.45.
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