Montana vs West Virginia
Montana comes out ahead of West Virginia on 466 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 300 with 15 ties. Montana leads on Agriculture, Facts & Trivia and Sports and 9 more categories. West Virginia leads on Travel, Law and Politics & Government and 1 more category.
781 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 466
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 12
- Wins
- 300
- Avg. percentile
- 38
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Montana | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,151,831 43rd of 51 | 1,764,892 39th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $72,509 37th of 51 | $59,608 50th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.3% 9th of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.5% 24th of 51 | 16.7% 48th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 94.6 22nd of 51 | 89.5 9th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $59,203 20th of 51 | $50,051 50th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,880 38th of 51 | $56,470 49th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,081 18th of 51 | $872 1st of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 419.1 42nd of 51 | 241.7 20th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 8,549 47th of 48 | 5,067 22nd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureMontana · 17 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMontana · 18 statistics
- SportsMontana · 17 statistics
- EducationMontana · 51 statistics
- HealthMontana · 180 statistics
- EnvironmentMontana · 39 statistics
- CultureMontana · 78 statistics
- PopulationMontana · 120 statistics
- GeographyMontana · 25 statistics
- TravelWest Virginia · 29 statistics
- LawWest Virginia · 60 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWest Virginia · 122 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMontana · 33 statistics
- EconomicsMontana · 290 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMontana · 47 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWest Virginia · 69 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Montana | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Local Street Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 66.7% 43rd of 44 | 5.26% 2nd of 44 |
| Work Environment RankHappiest States | 5th 4th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States | 22.5% 49th of 50 | 14.0% 3rd of 50 |
| Drug Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States | 16.6 5th of 51 | 77.8 51st of 51 |
| Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State | 21.8% 47th of 50 | 11.4% 2nd of 50 |
| Annual Cost IncreaseGrocery Prices by State | 9.5% 48th of 50 | 3.7% tied 3rd of 50 |
| Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State | 4,289 per 100k 6th of 51 | 6,299 per 100k 51st of 51 |
| Opioid Death RateOpioid Epidemic by State | 15.3 per 1k pop. 6th of 51 | 48.9 per 1k pop. 51st of 51 |
| Most Hated RankMost Hated States in the US | 48th 3rd best of 50 | 4th 4th worst of 50 |
| Work Environment RankSaddest States | 4th 4th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Prisoners, American Indian/Alaskan NativePrison Population by State | 1,252 45th of 49 | 2 2nd of 49 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 6.98 mph 4th of 51 | 2.79 mph tied 48th of 51 |
| Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 1,277 per 100k 7th of 51 | 1,980 per 100k 51st of 51 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $269 5th of 50 | $363 tied 47th of 50 |
| Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States | 31.7% 7th of 51 | 41.3% 50th of 51 |
| Prescription Drugs and Other Medical Products Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $768 2nd of 51 | $1,736 45th of 51 |
| Arts RankBest States to Retire | 8th 8th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Housing CostPension-Friendly States | 56 42nd of 49 | 100 1st of 49 |
| Average EBRW SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 622 tied 7th of 51 | 474 50th of 51 |
| LPC Application FeeLPC Requirements by State | $50.00 tied 3rd of 49 | $250 tied 44th of 49 |
| One Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 22.8% 9th of 51 | 13.1% 51st of 51 |
| Obesity Rate 18-39Most Obese States | 27.2% 9th of 50 | 39.7% 50th of 50 |
| Obesity Rate 40-59Most Obese States | 35.5% 9th of 50 | 50.4% 50th of 50 |
| Service Fees (USD)Bad Check Laws by State | $30.00 tied 35th of 50 | $10.00 1st of 50 |
| Richest Person AgeRichest Person by State | 90 3rd of 47 | 60 tied 40th of 47 |
| % of Pop. with Bachelors DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 24.3% 10th of 51 | 14.8% 51st of 51 |
| Five Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 37.5% 10th of 51 | 27.0% 51st of 51 |
| # Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State | 8.8 49th of 50 | 0.4 9th of 50 |
| Price To Income RatioHousing Shortage by State | 5.5 tied 41st of 51 | 2.9 1st of 51 |
| Obesity RateObesity Rate by State | 31.0% tied 10th of 50 | 41.4% 50th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Montana or West Virginia?
- Montana comes out ahead of West Virginia on 466 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 300 with 15 ties. Montana leads on Agriculture, Facts & Trivia and Sports and 9 more categories. West Virginia leads on Travel, Law and Politics & Government 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 West Virginia?
- Montana has a population of 1,151,831 (43rd of 51 US states) and West Virginia has 1,764,892 (39th of 51).
- How do Montana and West Virginia compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Montana $72,509 (37th of 51), West Virginia $59,608 (50th of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.
- How do Montana and West Virginia compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Montana 3.3% (9th of 51), West Virginia 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.
- Where does Montana beat West Virginia most clearly?
- Montana ranks far ahead on Work Environment Rank (Happiest States): 5th vs 50th; Drug Deaths Per 100k (Healthiest States): 16.6 vs 77.8; Depression Rate (Mental Health Statistics by State): 4,289 per 100k vs 6,299 per 100k.
- Where does West Virginia beat Montana most clearly?
- West Virginia ranks far ahead on Local Street Accidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 5.26% vs 66.7%; Excessive Drinkers (Healthiest States): 14.0% vs 22.5%; Excessive Drinking Rate (Alcohol Consumption by State): 11.4% vs 21.8%.
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