

Ohio vs Vermont
Vermont comes out ahead of Ohio on 425 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 344 with 12 ties. Ohio leads on Tech & Business, Sports and Agriculture and 2 more categories. Vermont leads on Geography, Environment and Population and 8 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Ohio | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,940,399 7th of 51 | 642,805 50th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $71,389 40th of 51 | $81,203 20th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 2.7% 4th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.3% 37th of 51 | 10.1% 12th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 92.8 17th of 51 | 98.0 29th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $56,232 34th of 51 | $58,893 22nd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $64,390 28th of 51 | $69,050 19th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,034 12th of 51 | $1,234 26th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 275.6 24th of 51 | 214.4 10th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,688 27th of 48 | 8,059 44th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- GeographyVermont · 25 statistics
- EnvironmentVermont · 38 statistics
- PopulationVermont · 123 statistics
- Tech & BusinessOhio · 47 statistics
- EducationVermont · 50 statistics
- HealthVermont · 183 statistics
- Facts & TriviaVermont · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyVermont · 66 statistics
- CultureVermont · 78 statistics
- SportsOhio · 17 statistics
- TravelVermont · 29 statistics
- LawVermont · 65 statistics
- AgricultureOhio · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyVermont · 36 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentOhio · 127 statistics
- EconomicsOhio · 290 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Ohio | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 609 2nd of 51 | 1,347.03 51st of 51 |
| Economy RankQuality of Life by State | 46th 46th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Industrial Toxin Concentration (US News)Air Quality by State | 2,184 pounds/mi² 46th of 50 | 34 pounds/mi² 1st of 50 |
| % of Personal Income Coming from Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | 8.2% 50th of 51 | 15.4% 6th of 51 |
| Federal Funding for Public Postsecondary EducationPer Pupil Spending by State | $1,666 46th of 51 | $6,597 3rd of 51 |
| Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State | 985 6th of 51 | 7,756 49th of 51 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $65,440 8th of 50 | $30,031 50th of 50 |
| Property Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 6th 6th of 51 | 48th 48th of 51 |
| Overall ScoreBest States to Retire | 29.79 4th of 50 | 22.22 45th of 50 |
| Total Weighted ScoreBest States to Own a Business | 29 tied 5th of 50 | 17 48th of 50 |
| Weighted ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 29 tied 5th of 50 | 17 48th of 50 |
| Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $650 tied 1st of 51 | $900 tied 46th of 51 |
| Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States | 38.5% 43rd of 51 | 29.6% tied 1st of 51 |
| Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State | 5,722 per 100k 46th of 51 | 3,984 per 100k 5th of 51 |
| SocioeconomicsBest States to Raise a Family | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Score (out of 100)Best States to Own a Business | 84 9th of 49 | 4 48th of 49 |
| Total ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 84 9th of 49 | 4 48th of 49 |
| Least Juvenile Incarceration RankWorst Prisons by State | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 2nd tied 2nd of 50 |
| Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 1,800 per 100k 46th of 51 | 1,192 per 100k 6th of 51 |
| RankEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 9th 9th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Total RankBest States to Own a Business | 9th 9th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MaxLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $69,040 11th of 50 | $30,031 50th of 50 |
| Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $513 tied 11th of 51 | $1,289 51st of 51 |
| Golf RankingBest State for Golf | 5th 4th of 48 | 43rd 41st of 48 |
| Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States | 43rd 43rd of 51 | 4th 4th of 51 |
| Obesity Rate 18-39Most Obese States | 34.6% 42nd of 50 | 24.4% 4th of 50 |
| Corruption Score (BestLife)Most Corrupt States | 19.44 39th of 50 | 100 1st of 50 |
| MMRVaccination Rates by State | 88.5% 46th of 51 | 94.0% 8th of 51 |
| Fall Color RankingBest State for Fall Colors | 38th 38th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $400 14th of 51 | $824 51st of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Ohio or Vermont?
- Vermont comes out ahead of Ohio on 425 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 344 with 12 ties. Ohio leads on Tech & Business, Sports and Agriculture and 2 more categories. Vermont leads on Geography, Environment and Population and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Ohio or Vermont?
- Ohio has a population of 11,940,399 (7th of 51 US states) and Vermont has 642,805 (50th of 51).
- How do Ohio and Vermont compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Ohio $71,389 (40th of 51), Vermont $81,203 (20th of 51) among US states. Vermont ranks better.
- How do Ohio and Vermont compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Ohio 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), Vermont 2.7% (4th of 51) among US states. Vermont ranks better.
- Where does Ohio beat Vermont most clearly?
- Ohio ranks far ahead on Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 609 vs 1,347.03; Foreclosure Rate (Foreclosure Rates by State): 985 vs 7,756; Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week Min (LIUNA Pay Scale by State): $65,440 vs $30,031.
- Where does Vermont beat Ohio most clearly?
- Vermont ranks far ahead on Economy Rank (Quality of Life by State): 1st vs 46th; Industrial Toxin Concentration (US News) (Air Quality by State): 34 pounds/mi² vs 2,184 pounds/mi²; % of Personal Income Coming from Child Support (Child Support Percentage by State): 15.4% vs 8.2%.
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