Ohio vs Utah
Utah comes out ahead of Ohio on 450 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 342 with 8 ties. Ohio leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Agriculture. Utah leads on Geography, Education and Culture and 9 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Ohio | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,940,399 7th of 51 | 3,574,825 30th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $71,389 40th of 51 | $95,166 11th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 3.6% 17th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.3% 37th of 51 | 8.5% 2nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 92.8 17th of 51 | 98.9 31st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $56,232 34th of 51 | $55,116 40th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $64,390 28th of 51 | $66,290 21st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,034 12th of 51 | $1,496 37th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 275.6 24th of 51 | 235.7 17th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,688 27th of 48 | 6,978 38th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- GeographyUtah · 25 statistics
- EducationUtah · 50 statistics
- CultureUtah · 77 statistics
- PopulationUtah · 125 statistics
- Facts & TriviaUtah · 18 statistics
- SportsOhio · 17 statistics
- HealthUtah · 192 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUtah · 74 statistics
- Tech & BusinessOhio · 48 statistics
- TravelUtah · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUtah · 36 statistics
- LawUtah · 67 statistics
- EconomicsUtah · 296 statistics
- AgricultureOhio · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUtah · 124 statistics
- EnvironmentEven · 39 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Ohio | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| SSI Pension Fund Management ScoreMost Corrupt States | 90 3rd of 50 | 34.2 49th of 50 |
| Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019Meth Use by State | 670.0% 42nd of 43 | 51.0% 3rd of 43 |
| SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States | 29.1 47th of 50 | 70 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State | 58.5% 51st of 51 | 33.6% 6th of 51 |
| Economic RankDisability Benefits by State | 46th 46th of 51 | 2nd 2nd of 51 |
| Change in # Of Private Prisons 2000-2019 %Private Prisons by State | 253.0% 28th of 30 | -100.0% tied 1st of 30 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $354 2nd of 51 | $402 45th of 51 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio HighDebt by State | 1.11% tied 1st of 51 | 1.84% tied 46th of 51 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio LowDebt by State | 0.4% tied 1st of 51 | 1.72% tied 46th of 51 |
| Smoking RateHealthiest States | 14.1% tied 42nd of 50 | 5.7% 1st of 50 |
| Average Teacher Starting SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $40,982 47th of 51 | $55,711 5th of 51 |
| Cigarette Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 20.4% 43rd of 51 | 8.94% 1st of 51 |
| Death RateDeath Rate by State | 1,085 per 100k 43rd of 51 | 623 per 100k 1st of 51 |
| Nurses per 1k PopulationNurse-Patient Ratios by State | 11.09 9th of 51 | 6.75 51st of 51 |
| Tobacco Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 25.6% 43rd of 51 | 11.3% 1st of 51 |
| % of Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 Who Undergo Circumcision Each Year (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State | 0.187 3rd of 50 | 0.0524 44th of 50 |
| Rates of Circumcision in Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State | 186.6 per 100k person-years 3rd of 50 | 52.4 per 100k person-years 44th of 50 |
| Most Unhealthy States Total ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 78.38 41st of 49 | 11.34 1st of 49 |
| Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In | 42nd 41st of 49 | 1st 1st of 49 |
| SWAMP Index ScoreMost Corrupt States | 70.66 6th of 51 | 31.57 47th of 51 |
| Cardiovascular DiseaseHealthiest States | 11.1 tied 41st of 50 | 6.6 2nd of 50 |
| Household Diversity RankMost Diverse US States | 10th 10th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| SmokersSmoking Rates by State | 14.0% tied 38th of 50 | 6% 1st of 50 |
| State Rank All GovtsPublic Land by State | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Substance Abuse ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 77.53 41st of 49 | 11.65 2nd of 49 |
| Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State | 25.8% tied 41st of 51 | 14.5% 1st of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $218 4th of 51 | $259 44th of 51 |
| Cancer Rate: MortalityCancer Rates by State | 154.3 per 100k Pop. 42nd of 51 | 117.7 per 100k Pop. 2nd of 51 |
| Household DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 11th 11th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| State Rank Fed GovtPublic Land by State | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Ohio or Utah?
- Utah comes out ahead of Ohio on 450 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 342 with 8 ties. Ohio leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Agriculture. Utah leads on Geography, Education and Culture and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Ohio or Utah?
- Ohio has a population of 11,940,399 (7th of 51 US states) and Utah has 3,574,825 (30th of 51).
- How do Ohio and Utah compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Ohio $71,389 (40th of 51), Utah $95,166 (11th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
- How do Ohio and Utah compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Ohio 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), Utah 3.6% (17th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
- Where does Ohio beat Utah most clearly?
- Ohio ranks far ahead on SSI Pension Fund Management Score (Most Corrupt States): 90 vs 34.2; Avg. Cost of Car Repair Parts (Auto Repair Rates by State): $354 vs $402; Debt-To-Income Ratio High (Debt by State): 1.11% vs 1.84%.
- Where does Utah beat Ohio most clearly?
- Utah ranks far ahead on Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019 (Meth Use by State): 51.0% vs 670.0%; SSI Public Access to Information Score (Most Corrupt States): 70 vs 29.1; Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - Men (Domestic Violence by State): 33.6% vs 58.5%.
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