Tennessee vs Utah

Utah comes out ahead of Tennessee on 464 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 304 with 13 ties. Tennessee leads on Agriculture. Utah leads on Facts & Trivia, Education and Culture and 10 more categories.

781 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Wins
304
Avg. percentile
45
Categories led
1
Wins
464
Avg. percentile
56
Categories led
13

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

StatisticTennesseeUtah
Population
7,378,861
15th of 51
3,574,825
30th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$69,595
42nd of 51
$95,166
11th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)
3.5%
tied 15th of 51
3.6%
17th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
13.8%
39th of 51
8.5%
2nd of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)
91.9
14th of 51
98.9
31st of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State
$58,582
25th of 51
$55,116
40th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)
$60,800
40th of 51
$66,290
21st of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$1,189
23rd of 51
$1,496
37th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)
492.3
46th of 51
235.7
17th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)
3,753
14th of 48
6,978
38th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

  • Facts & TriviaUtah · 18 statistics
  • EducationUtah · 51 statistics
  • CultureUtah · 77 statistics
  • GeographyUtah · 25 statistics
  • Crime & SafetyUtah · 74 statistics
  • HealthUtah · 177 statistics
  • Infrastructure & EnergyUtah · 36 statistics
  • AgricultureTennessee · 15 statistics
  • PopulationUtah · 116 statistics
  • LawUtah · 67 statistics
  • Tech & BusinessUtah · 47 statistics
  • EnvironmentUtah · 39 statistics
  • SportsUtah · 17 statistics
  • EconomicsUtah · 290 statistics
  • TravelEven · 29 statistics
  • Politics & GovernmentEven · 122 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

StatisticTennesseeUtah
Most Unhealthy States Total ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.
94.39
47th of 49
11.34
1st of 49
Internet Access (1-10)Best States for Camping
1.37
tied 47th of 49
9.93
2nd of 49
Maximum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State
$7,000
tied 2nd of 50
$16,000
50th of 50
Personal InjuryStatute of Limitations by State
1
tied 1st of 50
4
tied 46th of 50
Maternal Mortality Rate (2018-2022)Maternal Mortality Rate by State
41.1 per 100k Births
39th of 39
15.5 per 100k Births
4th of 39
Maternal Mortality Total Deaths (2019-2023)Maternal Mortality Rate by State
42.1
39th of 39
16.1
4th of 39
Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping
2.71
47th of 49
9.42
3rd of 49
Substance Abuse ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.
88.65
46th of 49
11.65
2nd of 49
Cancer Rate: MortalityCancer Rates by State
164.8 per 100k Pop.
47th of 51
117.7 per 100k Pop.
2nd of 51
Minimum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State
$3,500
tied 2nd of 50
$6,000
50th of 50
Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States
31.28
49th of 50
81.38
5th of 50
Death RateDeath Rate by State
1,117 per 100k
45th of 51
623 per 100k
1st of 51
Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000Best Weather by State
54.22 in
6th of 50
12.26 in
49th of 50
Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States
48th
48th of 51
5th
5th of 51
Lifestyle Habits & Health Outlook ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.
92.55
46th of 49
8.1
5th of 49
Bad Driving IndexWorst Drivers by State
83.33
tied 43rd of 49
22.46
3rd of 49
Community Environment RankSaddest States
42nd
42nd of 50
1st
1st of 50
Corruption Score (BestLife)Most Corrupt States
13.04
43rd of 50
94.9
2nd of 50
Education and Health RankQuality of Life by State
43rd
43rd of 50
2nd
2nd of 50
Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019Meth Use by State
483.0%
38th of 43
51.0%
3rd of 43
Cigarette Use Past MonthDrug Use by State
19.5%
42nd of 51
8.94%
1st of 51
Tobacco Use Past MonthDrug Use by State
25.4%
42nd 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
0.179
4th of 50
0.0524
44th of 50
Rates of Circumcision in Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State
179.3 per 100k person-years
4th of 50
52.4 per 100k person-years
44th of 50
Disease Factors & Prevalence ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.
84.11
45th of 49
12.97
6th of 49
Emotional & Physical Well-Being RankHappiest States
47th
47th of 50
7th
tied 7th of 50
Male Life Expectancy (HALE)Life Expectancy by State
60.02 yrs
46th of 51
65.22 yrs
6th of 51
Premature Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States
10,922
45th of 51
6,293
5th of 51
COLI Transportation Costs IndexLeast Expensive States
89.1
2nd of 51
108.1
42nd of 51
Transportation Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State
88.9
2nd of 51
106.0
42nd of 51
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Quick answers

Which is better, Tennessee or Utah?
Utah comes out ahead of Tennessee on 464 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 304 with 13 ties. Tennessee leads on Agriculture. Utah leads on Facts & Trivia, Education and Culture and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Tennessee or Utah?
Tennessee has a population of 7,378,861 (15th of 51 US states) and Utah has 3,574,825 (30th of 51).
How do Tennessee and Utah compare on Median Household Income?
Median Household Income: Tennessee $69,595 (42nd of 51), Utah $95,166 (11th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
How do Tennessee and Utah compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
Unemployment Rate (%): Tennessee 3.5% (tied 15th of 51), Utah 3.6% (17th of 51) among US states. Tennessee ranks better.
Where does Tennessee beat Utah most clearly?
Tennessee ranks far ahead on Maximum Cost (Breast Augmentation Cost by State): $7,000 vs $16,000; Personal Injury (Statute of Limitations by State): 1 vs 4; Minimum Cost (Breast Augmentation Cost by State): $3,500 vs $6,000.
Where does Utah beat Tennessee most clearly?
Utah ranks far ahead on Most Unhealthy States Total Score (Most Unhealthy States in the U.S.): 11.34 vs 94.39; Internet Access (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 9.93 vs 1.37; Maternal Mortality Rate (2018-2022) (Maternal Mortality Rate by State): 15.5 per 100k Births vs 41.1 per 100k Births.

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