Which has more people, Montana or Oklahoma?

Montana has a population of 1,151,831 (43rd of 51 US states) and Oklahoma has 4,148,818 (28th of 51).

How do Montana and Oklahoma compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Montana $72,509 (37th of 51), Oklahoma $65,039 (44th of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.

How do Montana and Oklahoma compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Montana 3.3% (9th of 51), Oklahoma 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.

Where does Montana beat Oklahoma most clearly?

Montana ranks far ahead on Total Score (Best States for Hiking): 86 vs 2; CAS Legal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 2.5 vs 5; % of Hate Crimes with Racial/Ethnic/Ancestry Bias (Most Racist States): 45.4% vs 79.0%.

Where does Oklahoma beat Montana most clearly?

Oklahoma ranks far ahead on Excessive Drinkers (Healthiest States): 13.8% vs 22.5%; Median Price: Condos (Median Home Price by State): $143,100 vs $519,400; Weekly Grocery Cost (GoBanking) (Grocery Prices by State): $111 vs $122.

Montana vs Oklahoma

Montana comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 455 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 320 with 11 ties. Montana leads on Sports, Environment and Population and 9 more categories. Oklahoma leads on Law, Politics & Government and Economics and 1 more category.

786 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Montana

Wins: 455
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 12

Oklahoma

Wins: 320
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 4

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Montana	Oklahoma
Population	1,151,831 43rd of 51	4,148,818 28th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$72,509 37th of 51	$65,039 44th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.3% 9th of 51	3.4% tied 10th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	11.5% 24th of 51	15.3% 43rd of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	94.6 22nd of 51	87.8 4th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$59,203 20th of 51	$58,692 23rd of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$60,880 38th of 51	$56,950 47th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,081 18th of 51	$1,014 10th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	419.1 42nd of 51	407.7 39th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	8,549 47th of 48	3,535 13th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

SportsMontana · 17 statistics
EnvironmentMontana · 39 statistics
PopulationMontana · 120 statistics
Facts & TriviaMontana · 18 statistics
EducationMontana · 51 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMontana · 33 statistics
Crime & SafetyMontana · 72 statistics
HealthMontana · 180 statistics
CultureMontana · 78 statistics
AgricultureMontana · 17 statistics
GeographyMontana · 25 statistics
Tech & BusinessMontana · 47 statistics
LawOklahoma · 65 statistics
Politics & GovernmentOklahoma · 120 statistics
EconomicsOklahoma · 288 statistics
TravelOklahoma · 29 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Montana	Oklahoma
Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States	22.5% 49th of 50	13.8% 2nd of 50
Total ScoreBest States for Hiking	86 5th of 50	2 tied last of 50
CAS Legal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States	2.5 tied 2nd of 48	5 tied last of 48
% of Hate Crimes with Racial/Ethnic/Ancestry BiasMost Racist States	45.4% 8th of 51	79.0% 51st of 51
Median Price: CondosMedian Home Price by State	$519,400 44th of 51	$143,100 1st of 51
Experience RatingBest States for Hiking	8.2 tied 5th of 50	1.9 tied 46th of 50
Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State	3.75% 4th of 50	35.8% 46th of 50
Weekly Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State	$122 tied 41st of 50	$111 tied 1st of 50
Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State	21.8% 47th of 50	13.9% 7th of 50
Work Environment RankSaddest States	4th 4th of 50	44th 44th of 50
SocioeconomicsBest States to Raise a Family	3rd 3rd of 50	43rd 43rd of 50
Cooling Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	195 2nd of 48	1,919 40th of 48
Trail DiversityBest States for Hiking	9 tied 1st of 50	4 tied 40th of 50
Annual Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State	$6,325 41st of 49	$5,793 tied 2nd of 49
Teacher's Union Rank (1=Strongest)States with Teacher Unions	3rd 3rd of 51	43rd 43rd of 51
Obesity Rate 40-59Most Obese States	35.5% 9th of 50	47.4% 48th of 50
Average Annual Sunlight 1971-2000Best Weather by State	3,847 kJ/m² 44th of 48	4,912 kJ/m² 7th of 48
# Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State	6.3 42nd of 49	-2.9 tied 4th of 49
Air Quality IndexAir Quality by State	29.9 4th of 51	48.0 43rd of 51
Arts RankBest States to Retire	8th 8th of 50	46th 46th of 50
Economy RankQuality of Life by State	3rd 3rd of 50	41st 41st of 50
Median Price: TownhousesMedian Home Price by State	$440,700 34th of 44	$182,900 1st of 44
Housing CostPension-Friendly States	56 42nd of 49	94 tied 5th of 49
COLI Transportation Costs IndexLeast Expensive States	109.7 45th of 51	90.7 7th of 51
Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	1,304.64 47th of 51	663.71 10th of 51
Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State	1,277 per 100k 7th of 51	1,759 per 100k 44th of 51
Median Price: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State	$505,600 40th of 51	$256,700 3rd of 51
Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping	0.8 1st of 49	9.91 tied 35th of 49
Culture and Diversity RankBest States to Retire	10th 10th of 50	46th 46th of 50
People of Similar Age RankBest States to Retire	8th 8th of 50	44th 44th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Montana or Oklahoma?: Montana comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 455 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 320 with 11 ties. Montana leads on Sports, Environment and Population and 9 more categories. Oklahoma leads on Law, Politics & Government and Economics and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Montana or Oklahoma?: Montana has a population of 1,151,831 (43rd of 51 US states) and Oklahoma has 4,148,818 (28th of 51).
How do Montana and Oklahoma compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Montana $72,509 (37th of 51), Oklahoma $65,039 (44th of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.
How do Montana and Oklahoma compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Montana 3.3% (9th of 51), Oklahoma 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.
Where does Montana beat Oklahoma most clearly?: Montana ranks far ahead on Total Score (Best States for Hiking): 86 vs 2; CAS Legal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 2.5 vs 5; % of Hate Crimes with Racial/Ethnic/Ancestry Bias (Most Racist States): 45.4% vs 79.0%.
Where does Oklahoma beat Montana most clearly?: Oklahoma ranks far ahead on Excessive Drinkers (Healthiest States): 13.8% vs 22.5%; Median Price: Condos (Median Home Price by State): $143,100 vs $519,400; Weekly Grocery Cost (GoBanking) (Grocery Prices by State): $111 vs $122.

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