Missouri vs South Dakota
South Dakota comes out ahead of Missouri on 442 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 331 with 18 ties. Missouri leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Travel and 1 more category. South Dakota leads on Geography, Facts & Trivia and Population and 9 more categories.
791 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 18 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 331
- Avg. percentile
- 47
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 442
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Missouri | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,297,538 18th of 51 | 943,078 46th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $70,702 41st of 51 | $75,081 31st of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 2.1% 1st of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.6% 34th of 51 | 11.9% 27th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.8 13th of 51 | 88.6 6th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,850 28th of 51 | $69,153 5th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $62,160 34th of 51 | $57,610 45th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,033 11th of 51 | $946 2nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 417.8 41st of 51 | 307.5 28th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,980 21st of 48 | 7,633 42nd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- GeographySouth Dakota · 25 statistics
- Facts & TriviaSouth Dakota · 18 statistics
- PopulationSouth Dakota · 123 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergySouth Dakota · 36 statistics
- EnvironmentSouth Dakota · 38 statistics
- HealthSouth Dakota · 183 statistics
- SportsMissouri · 16 statistics
- EducationSouth Dakota · 51 statistics
- CultureSouth Dakota · 78 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMissouri · 48 statistics
- TravelMissouri · 29 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMissouri · 125 statistics
- AgricultureSouth Dakota · 17 statistics
- EconomicsSouth Dakota · 291 statistics
- LawSouth Dakota · 64 statistics
- Crime & SafetySouth Dakota · 74 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Missouri | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State | 12.0% tied 43rd of 45 | 4% tied 4th of 45 |
| SSI Executive Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 75.4 3rd of 50 | 46.9 46th of 50 |
| LPC License FeeLPC Requirements by State | $50.00 tied 1st of 46 | $225 40th of 46 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 86.5% tied 49th of 51 | 95.0% tied 8th of 51 |
| SSI Lobbying Disclosure ScoreMost Corrupt States | 70.8 tied 10th of 50 | 39.6 49th of 50 |
| YoY Median Price Growth: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | 6.3% 42nd of 51 | -2.5% 3rd of 51 |
| Deaths in 1918Spanish Flu Deaths by State | 15,000 43rd of 49 | 1,847 6th of 49 |
| Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 37.02 48th of 50 | 73.19 11th of 50 |
| Dental Services Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $383 10th of 51 | $577 tied 47th of 51 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Deaths 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 72 40th of 50 | 20 4th of 50 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Fatal Crashes 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 69 tied 39th of 50 | 17 4th of 50 |
| Infrastructure RankWorst States to Live in | 14th 14th worst of 50 | 49th 2nd best of 50 |
| Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State | 29 5th of 49 | 8 39th of 49 |
| Service Fees (USD)Bad Check Laws by State | $20.00 tied 2nd of 50 | $30.00 tied 35th of 50 |
| 5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States | -6.35% 45th of 48 | 10.9% 12th of 48 |
| FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States | 36th 15th best of 50 | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 |
| Skin Cancer RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State | 17.2 9th of 48 | 26.5 41st of 48 |
| Skin Cancer Rates (2016-2020)Skin Cancer Rates by State | 18.7 6th of 48 | 27.3 38th of 48 |
| Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State | $585 42nd of 51 | $199 tied 7th of 51 |
| Average Used Car PriceUsed Car Prices by State | $33,596 13th of 50 | $37,192 46th of 50 |
| DUI RateWorst Drivers by State | 0.7 per 1k drivers tied 5th of 51 | 1.9 per 1k drivers tied 39th of 51 |
| Crematory FeeAverage Funeral Cost by State | $392 16th of 51 | $712 49th of 51 |
| HPV Up-to-Date FemaleVaccination Rates by State | 48.7% 49th of 51 | 70.3% 16th of 51 |
| Unemployment Insurance Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 4th 4th of 51 | 37th 37th of 51 |
| Average Cost per AcreCheapest Land by State | $14,100 7th of 48 | $77,400 38th of 48 |
| Overall Price Per AcreAcre Value by State | $14,100 7th of 48 | $77,400 38th of 48 |
| Median Price per AcreBest States To Homestead | $14,078 8th of 50 | $77,352 40th of 50 |
| Annual Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $139,760 13th of 47 | $108,280 43rd of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $67.19 13th of 47 | $52.06 43rd of 47 |
| Age-Adjusted Depression RateDepression Rates by State | 23.8% tied 34th of 49 | 17.2% tied 3rd of 49 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Missouri or South Dakota?
- South Dakota comes out ahead of Missouri on 442 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 331 with 18 ties. Missouri leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Travel and 1 more category. South Dakota leads on Geography, Facts & Trivia and Population and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Missouri or South Dakota?
- Missouri has a population of 6,297,538 (18th of 51 US states) and South Dakota has 943,078 (46th of 51).
- How do Missouri and South Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51), South Dakota $75,081 (31st of 51) among US states. South Dakota ranks better.
- How do Missouri and South Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51), South Dakota 2.1% (1st of 51) among US states. South Dakota ranks better.
- Where does Missouri beat South Dakota most clearly?
- Missouri ranks far ahead on SSI Executive Accountability Score (Most Corrupt States): 75.4 vs 46.9; LPC License Fee (LPC Requirements by State): $50.00 vs $225; SSI Lobbying Disclosure Score (Most Corrupt States): 70.8 vs 39.6.
- Where does South Dakota beat Missouri most clearly?
- South Dakota ranks far ahead on Dealer Max Vehicle Tax (Car Dealer Fees by State): 4% vs 12.0%; Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History) (Vaccination Rates by State): 95.0% vs 86.5%; YoY Median Price Growth: All Home Types (Median Home Price by State): -2.5% vs 6.3%.
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