Oregon vs Texas
Oregon comes out ahead of Texas on 421 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 359 with 9 ties. Oregon leads on Environment, Tech & Business and Education and 9 more categories. Texas leads on Law, Travel and Sports.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Oregon | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,281,848 27th of 51 | 32,101,064 2nd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,011 19th of 51 | $78,476 22nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.9% 28th of 51 | 13.8% 40th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.4 40th of 51 | 97.1 27th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,451 37th of 51 | $58,219 27th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $72,460 12th of 51 | $65,750 24th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,525 38th of 51 | $1,403 33rd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 311.2 29th of 51 | 344.9 31st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,268 24th of 48 | 1,820 3rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EnvironmentOregon · 40 statistics
- Tech & BusinessOregon · 47 statistics
- EducationOregon · 51 statistics
- HealthOregon · 191 statistics
- EconomicsOregon · 287 statistics
- PopulationOregon · 125 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentOregon · 114 statistics
- GeographyOregon · 25 statistics
- AgricultureOregon · 17 statistics
- CultureOregon · 78 statistics
- Facts & TriviaOregon · 18 statistics
- LawTexas · 58 statistics
- TravelTexas · 29 statistics
- Crime & SafetyOregon · 75 statistics
- SportsTexas · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyEven · 33 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Oregon | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| % Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State | -680.0% 3rd of 50 | 5,859.0% 50th of 50 |
| EconomyBest States to Live In | 48th 47th of 49 | 1st 1st of 49 |
| Opportunity and Competition RankBest State To Be a Police Officer | 50th 50th of 51 | 3rd 3rd of 51 |
| Cancer CasesHealthiest States | 11.1 tied last of 50 | 7.1 tied 3rd of 50 |
| Average Auto Loan DebtDebt by State | $4,360 5th of 51 | $8,000 51st of 51 |
| Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 23.7% 47th of 51 | 11.0% 1st of 51 |
| Premium Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $5.64 48th of 51 | $4.47 tied 2nd of 51 |
| COLI Grocery Costs IndexGrocery Prices by State | 106.8 47th of 51 | 95.3 2nd of 51 |
| Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 25.7% 47th of 51 | 12.3% 2nd of 51 |
| Regular Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $5.10 47th of 51 | $3.62 2nd of 51 |
| Health Care RankBest States to Retire | 6th 6th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Religious DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 47th 47th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Cooling Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 232 4th of 48 | 2,808 46th of 48 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $6.24 per gallon 48th of 51 | $5.15 per gallon 4th of 51 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 4.39 4th of 49 | 9.62 46th of 49 |
| Average Annual Sunlight 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 3,830 kJ/m² 45th of 48 | 5,137 kJ/m² 4th of 48 |
| Anxiety Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 2,293 per 100k 1st of 51 | 2,795 per 100k 44th of 51 |
| Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $5.36 47th of 51 | $4.10 4th of 51 |
| % Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State | -202.0% 8th of 50 | 9,633.0% 50th of 50 |
| Culture and Diversity RankBest States to Retire | 6th 6th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Food Wasted RankFood Waste by State | 45th 6th best of 50 | 3rd 3rd worst of 50 |
| Teacher's Union Rank (1=Strongest)States with Teacher Unions | 2nd 2nd of 51 | 44th 44th of 51 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Deaths 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 30 9th of 50 | 148 50th of 50 |
| Employment Per 1000 JobsVeterinarian Salary by State | 0.82 4th of 50 | 0.43 45th of 50 |
| Groceries Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 105.7 46th of 51 | 95.9 tied 4th of 51 |
| Tot. Sales & Excise Tax BurdenTax Burden by State | 1.05% 1st of 50 | 4.25% tied 41st of 50 |
| UninsuredHealthiest States | 5.2% 10th of 51 | 16.7% 51st of 51 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Free States | 9th 9th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Annual Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $6,362 tied 42nd of 49 | $5,799 4th of 49 |
| Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 40.5% 49th of 51 | 26.2% 9th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Oregon or Texas?
- Oregon comes out ahead of Texas on 421 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 359 with 9 ties. Oregon leads on Environment, Tech & Business and Education and 9 more categories. Texas leads on Law, Travel and Sports. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Oregon or Texas?
- Oregon has a population of 4,281,848 (27th of 51 US states) and Texas has 32,101,064 (2nd of 51).
- How do Oregon and Texas compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Oregon $83,011 (19th of 51), Texas $78,476 (22nd of 51) among US states. Oregon ranks better.
- How do Oregon and Texas compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Oregon 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), Texas 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Texas ranks better.
- Where does Oregon beat Texas most clearly?
- Oregon ranks far ahead on % Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022 (Prison Population by State): -680.0% vs 5,859.0%; Average Auto Loan Debt (Debt by State): $4,360 vs $8,000; Health Care Rank (Best States to Retire): 6th vs 50th.
- Where does Texas beat Oregon most clearly?
- Texas ranks far ahead on Economy (Best States to Live In): 1st vs 48th; Opportunity and Competition Rank (Best State To Be a Police Officer): 3rd vs 50th; Cancer Cases (Healthiest States): 7.1 vs 11.1.
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