South Dakota vs Wyoming
South Dakota comes out ahead of Wyoming on 385 of 785 statistics where one end is better, to 378 with 22 ties. South Dakota leads on Tech & Business, Law and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. Wyoming leads on Sports, Education and Economics and 4 more categories.
785 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 22 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 385
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 378
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 7
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | South Dakota | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 943,078 46th of 51 | 590,784 51st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $75,081 31st of 51 | $76,176 30th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.1% 1st of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.9% 27th of 51 | 10.5% 15th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.6 6th of 51 | 92.7 16th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $69,153 5th of 51 | $75,501 2nd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $57,610 45th of 51 | $61,560 36th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $946 2nd of 51 | $992 8th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 307.5 28th of 51 | 179.9 5th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,633 42nd of 48 | 8,224 45th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsWyoming · 16 statistics
- EducationWyoming · 51 statistics
- Tech & BusinessSouth Dakota · 48 statistics
- LawSouth Dakota · 68 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergySouth Dakota · 36 statistics
- EconomicsWyoming · 290 statistics
- GeographySouth Dakota · 25 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWyoming · 123 statistics
- EnvironmentSouth Dakota · 38 statistics
- HealthSouth Dakota · 187 statistics
- CultureWyoming · 77 statistics
- PopulationWyoming · 122 statistics
- Facts & TriviaWyoming · 18 statistics
- TravelEven · 27 statistics
- Crime & SafetyEven · 68 statistics
- AgricultureEven · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | South Dakota | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Education Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 50th 50th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| % of Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 Who Undergo Circumcision Each Year (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State | 0.195 1st of 50 | 0.0392 47th of 50 |
| Rates of Circumcision in Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State | 194.8 per 100k person-years 1st of 50 | 39.2 per 100k person-years 47th of 50 |
| Education Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 45th 45th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Median Price: CondosMedian Home Price by State | $225,400 7th of 51 | $1.64M 51st of 51 |
| 10th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $38,620 47th of 51 | $49,940 tied 4th of 51 |
| Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State | 48th 48th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| HPV Up-to-Date MaleVaccination Rates by State | 69.8% 10th of 51 | 40.1% 51st of 51 |
| Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States | 8th 8th of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Annual Median WageOptometrist Salary by State | $102,890 42nd of 47 | $135,440 6th of 47 |
| Hourly Median WageOptometrist Salary by State | $49.47 42nd of 47 | $65.12 6th of 47 |
| Annual Conviction RateMost Corrupt States | 0.85 per 10k Government Employees 48th of 50 | 0.19 per 10k Government Employees tied 10th of 50 |
| Cancer Rate: New CasesCancer Rates by State | 490.2 per 100k 43rd of 51 | 403.7 per 100k 6th of 51 |
| Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 46th 46th of 51 | 9th 9th of 51 |
| Aluminum Can PriceAluminum Can Prices by State | $0.75 per lb 42nd of 43 | $0.38 per lb 11th of 43 |
| Greenest StatesMost Beautiful States | 9th 9th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Registration & Documentation FeesCar Registration Fees by State | $322 10th of 50 | $1,116 46th of 50 |
| Work Environment RankHappiest States | 3rd 2nd of 50 | 38th 38th of 50 |
| Religious DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 37th 37th of 50 |
| Corruption Score (BestLife)Most Corrupt States | 3.87 48th of 50 | 70.53 13th of 50 |
| Employment RateEmployment Rate by State | 98.1% 1st of 51 | 96.3% tied 36th of 51 |
| State Rank State GovtPublic Land by State | 49th 48th of 49 | 15th 14th of 49 |
| MenACWYVaccination Rates by State | 93.5% 15th of 51 | 75.0% 50th of 51 |
| WH Climate Change RankGreenest States | 14th 14th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 2.5 tied 35th of 48 | 1 tied 1st of 48 |
| Exp. Sexual Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 37.0% tied 5th of 51 | 52.0% 40th of 51 |
| State Highway Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 41.7% 36th of 46 | 12.5% 5th of 46 |
| FatalitiesFloods by State | 249 41st of 47 | 22 tied 9th of 47 |
| Avg Annual FatalitiesDeadliest Highway by State | 5.5 4th of 50 | 21 tied 37th of 50 |
| # Dentists per 1k jobsDentist Salary by State | 0.6 44th of 50 | 0.88 11th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, South Dakota or Wyoming?
- South Dakota comes out ahead of Wyoming on 385 of 785 statistics where one end is better, to 378 with 22 ties. South Dakota leads on Tech & Business, Law and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. Wyoming leads on Sports, Education and Economics and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, South Dakota or Wyoming?
- South Dakota has a population of 943,078 (46th of 51 US states) and Wyoming has 590,784 (51st of 51).
- How do South Dakota and Wyoming compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: South Dakota $75,081 (31st of 51), Wyoming $76,176 (30th of 51) among US states. Wyoming ranks better.
- How do South Dakota and Wyoming compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): South Dakota 2.1% (1st of 51), Wyoming 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. South Dakota ranks better.
- Where does South Dakota beat Wyoming most clearly?
- South Dakota ranks far ahead on % of Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 Who Undergo Circumcision Each Year (NCBI 2015-2018) (Circumcision Rates by State): 0.195 vs 0.0392; Rates of Circumcision in Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 (NCBI 2015-2018) (Circumcision Rates by State): 194.8 per 100k person-years vs 39.2 per 100k person-years; Median Price: Condos (Median Home Price by State): $225,400 vs $1.64M.
- Where does Wyoming beat South Dakota most clearly?
- Wyoming ranks far ahead on Education Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 50th; Education Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 45th; 10th Percentile Wage (Teacher Pay by State): $49,940 vs $38,620.
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