Nebraska vs West Virginia
Nebraska comes out ahead of West Virginia on 511 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 282 with 10 ties. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Education and Health and 10 more categories. West Virginia leads on Travel, Sports and Politics & Government.
803 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 511
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 13
- Wins
- 282
- Avg. percentile
- 39
- Categories led
- 3
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Nebraska | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,030,421 38th of 51 | 1,764,892 39th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $76,475 29th of 51 | $59,608 50th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3% 6th of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.6% 18th of 51 | 16.7% 48th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.1 11th of 51 | 89.5 9th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $65,297 6th of 51 | $50,051 50th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $62,400 32nd of 51 | $56,470 49th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,072 17th of 51 | $872 1st of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 218.4 12th of 51 | 241.7 20th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,281 34th of 48 | 5,067 22nd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Facts & TriviaNebraska · 18 statistics
- EducationNebraska · 50 statistics
- HealthNebraska · 189 statistics
- PopulationNebraska · 124 statistics
- AgricultureNebraska · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentNebraska · 38 statistics
- CultureNebraska · 79 statistics
- TravelWest Virginia · 29 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNebraska · 70 statistics
- GeographyNebraska · 25 statistics
- EconomicsNebraska · 301 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNebraska · 36 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNebraska · 48 statistics
- SportsWest Virginia · 17 statistics
- LawNebraska · 68 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWest Virginia · 127 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Nebraska | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Drug Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States | 8.7 1st of 51 | 77.8 51st of 51 |
| Opioid Death RateOpioid Epidemic by State | 8.1 per 1k pop. 1st of 51 | 48.9 per 1k pop. 51st of 51 |
| Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by State | 2,459 per 100k 1st of 51 | 6,297 per 100k 51st of 51 |
| Infrastructure RankWorst States to Live in | 50th best of 50 | 1st worst of 50 |
| Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State | 1,128 2nd of 51 | 4,203.17 51st of 51 |
| Affordability RankBest States to Retire | 49th 49th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Participation RateLabor Force Participation Rate by State | 69.6% tied 2nd of 51 | 54.3% 51st of 51 |
| Average Math SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 619 2nd of 51 | 437 50th of 51 |
| Average Total SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 1,249 2nd of 51 | 911 50th of 51 |
| Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 266.22 1st of 51 | 810.73 49th of 51 |
| Difference from National Average SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 220 2nd of 51 | -118 50th of 51 |
| Household Income DiversityMost Diverse US States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Total Happiness ScoreHappiest States | 63.61 3rd of 50 | 32.04 50th of 50 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 0.17 49th of 49 | 8.81 3rd of 49 |
| InfrastructureBest States to Live In | 3rd 3rd of 49 | 50th 49th of 49 |
| Juvenile Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 7 per 100k tied 1st of 49 | 116 per 100k 47th of 49 |
| Average EBRW SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 630 3rd of 51 | 474 50th of 51 |
| Education Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 50th 50th of 51 | 3rd 3rd of 51 |
| Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 42.27 2nd of 51 | 78.32 49th of 51 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 3.2% 49th of 50 | 79.0% 3rd of 50 |
| Economic RankDisability Benefits by State | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States | 30.6% 4th of 51 | 41.3% 50th of 51 |
| Costs RankFarming-Friendly States | 46th 46th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Work Environment RankHappiest States | 7th 6th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Attractive People RankMost Attractive States | 4th 4th of 49 | 48th 47th of 49 |
| Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States | 20.5% tied 46th of 50 | 14.0% 3rd of 50 |
| Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019Meth Use by State | 47.0% 2nd of 43 | 490.0% 39th of 43 |
| Combined 7 SeriesVaccination Rates by State | 77.3% 5th of 51 | 64.8% 49th of 51 |
| Gross Earnings of Top 1%Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State | $794,471 6th of 51 | $417,440 50th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $65,297 6th of 51 | $50,051 50th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Nebraska or West Virginia?
- Nebraska comes out ahead of West Virginia on 511 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 282 with 10 ties. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Education and Health and 10 more categories. West Virginia leads on Travel, Sports and Politics & Government. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Nebraska or West Virginia?
- Nebraska has a population of 2,030,421 (38th of 51 US states) and West Virginia has 1,764,892 (39th of 51).
- How do Nebraska and West Virginia compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51), West Virginia $59,608 (50th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
- How do Nebraska and West Virginia compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Nebraska 3% (6th of 51), West Virginia 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
- Where does Nebraska beat West Virginia most clearly?
- Nebraska ranks far ahead on Drug Deaths Per 100k (Healthiest States): 8.7 vs 77.8; Opioid Death Rate (Opioid Epidemic by State): 8.1 per 1k pop. vs 48.9 per 1k pop.; Total Drug Use Rate (Drug Use by State): 2,459 per 100k vs 6,297 per 100k.
- Where does West Virginia beat Nebraska most clearly?
- West Virginia ranks far ahead on Affordability Rank (Best States to Retire): 1st vs 49th; Forest Coverage (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 8.81 vs 0.17; Education Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 3rd vs 50th.
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