Oregon vs West Virginia
Oregon comes out ahead of West Virginia on 478 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 303 with 8 ties. Oregon leads on Health, Agriculture and Education and 10 more categories. West Virginia leads on Politics & Government, Travel and Crime & Safety.
789 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 8 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 478
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 13
- Wins
- 303
- Avg. percentile
- 39
- Categories led
- 3
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Oregon | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,281,848 27th of 51 | 1,764,892 39th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,011 19th of 51 | $59,608 50th 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 | 16.7% 48th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.4 40th of 51 | 89.5 9th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,451 37th of 51 | $50,051 50th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $72,460 12th of 51 | $56,470 49th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,525 38th of 51 | $872 1st of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 311.2 29th of 51 | 241.7 20th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,268 24th of 48 | 5,067 22nd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- HealthOregon · 190 statistics
- AgricultureOregon · 17 statistics
- EducationOregon · 51 statistics
- Facts & TriviaOregon · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentOregon · 39 statistics
- CultureOregon · 79 statistics
- Tech & BusinessOregon · 47 statistics
- EconomicsOregon · 292 statistics
- SportsOregon · 17 statistics
- PopulationOregon · 124 statistics
- GeographyOregon · 25 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyOregon · 33 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWest Virginia · 119 statistics
- TravelWest Virginia · 29 statistics
- LawOregon · 62 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWest Virginia · 71 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Oregon | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States | 2nd 2nd of 51 | 51st 51st of 51 |
| InfrastructureBest States to Live In | 2nd 2nd of 49 | 50th 49th of 49 |
| Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 2nd 2nd of 51 | 50th 50th of 51 |
| Avg Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $134,830 2nd of 49 | $72,720 48th of 49 |
| Avg Hourly WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | 64.82 2nd of 49 | 34.96 48th of 49 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $211 1st of 50 | $363 tied 47th of 50 |
| WH Eco Friendly BehaviorGreenest States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $126,940 2nd of 49 | $61,010 47th of 49 |
| Anxiety Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 2,293 per 100k 1st of 51 | 2,806 per 100k 47th of 51 |
| Price To Income RatioHousing Shortage by State | 6.0 47th of 51 | 2.9 1st of 51 |
| 75th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $100,860 4th of 51 | $57,460 50th of 51 |
| Cancer Rate: New CasesCancer Rates by State | 397.1 per 100k 4th of 51 | 517.8 per 100k 50th of 51 |
| Infrastructure RankWorst States to Live in | 46th 5th best of 50 | 1st worst of 50 |
| Renewable Energy IncentivesOff-Grid Living Legal States | 101 5th of 50 | 8 50th of 50 |
| ROI Potential RankFarming-Friendly States | 5th 5th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Annual Median WageSonographer Salary by State | $100,800 tied 4th of 51 | $63,200 50th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WageSonographer Salary by State | $48.46 tied 4th of 51 | $30.39 50th of 51 |
| Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States | 30.9% 5th of 51 | 41.3% 50th of 51 |
| Avg Annual SalaryDental Hygienists Salary by State | $94,420 4th of 51 | $61,050 49th of 51 |
| Avg Hourly WageDental Hygienists Salary by State | $45.40 4th of 51 | $29.35 49th of 51 |
| Christmas Spirit RankChristmas by State | 49th 49th of 51 | 4th 4th of 51 |
| Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State | 16.0% 2nd of 50 | 105.0% 46th of 50 |
| Mitigation Efforts RankFood Waste by State | 48th 3rd best of 50 | 4th 4th worst of 50 |
| Housing CostPension-Friendly States | 49 44th of 49 | 100 1st of 49 |
| % of Pop. with High School Diploma or EquivalentMost Educated U.S. States | 22.7% 45th of 51 | 39.4% 1st of 51 |
| 90th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $117,320 4th of 51 | $62,710 48th of 51 |
| Median Annual WageOT Salary by State | $100,910 4th of 51 | $79,620 48th of 51 |
| Median Hourly WageOT Salary by State | $48.52 4th of 51 | $38.28 48th of 51 |
| Police Pensions Avg. Annual PayPolice Pensions by State | $64,317 4th of 50 | $46,937 47th of 50 |
| Annual Conviction RateMost Corrupt States | 0.1 per 10k Government Employees 3rd of 50 | 0.62 per 10k Government Employees 46th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Oregon or West Virginia?
- Oregon comes out ahead of West Virginia on 478 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 303 with 8 ties. Oregon leads on Health, Agriculture and Education and 10 more categories. West Virginia leads on Politics & Government, Travel and Crime & Safety. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Oregon or West Virginia?
- Oregon has a population of 4,281,848 (27th of 51 US states) and West Virginia has 1,764,892 (39th of 51).
- How do Oregon and West Virginia compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Oregon $83,011 (19th of 51), West Virginia $59,608 (50th of 51) among US states. Oregon ranks better.
- How do Oregon and West Virginia compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Oregon 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), West Virginia 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. West Virginia ranks better.
- Where does Oregon beat West Virginia most clearly?
- Oregon ranks far ahead on Consumer Affairs Overall Rank (Greenest States): 2nd vs 51st; Infrastructure (Best States to Live In): 2nd vs 50th; Social and Civic Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 2nd vs 50th.
- Where does West Virginia beat Oregon most clearly?
- West Virginia ranks far ahead on Price To Income Ratio (Housing Shortage by State): 2.9 vs 6.0; Christmas Spirit Rank (Christmas by State): 4th vs 49th; Housing Cost (Pension-Friendly States): 100 vs 49.
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