Tennessee vs West Virginia
Tennessee comes out ahead of West Virginia on 464 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 299 with 18 ties. Tennessee leads on Education, Agriculture and Facts & Trivia and 9 more categories. West Virginia leads on Law, Crime & Safety and Infrastructure & Energy.
781 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 18 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 464
- Avg. percentile
- 46
- Categories led
- 12
- Wins
- 299
- Avg. percentile
- 39
- Categories led
- 3
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Tennessee | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,378,861 15th of 51 | 1,764,892 39th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $69,595 42nd of 51 | $59,608 50th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.8% 39th of 51 | 16.7% 48th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 91.9 14th of 51 | 89.5 9th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $58,582 25th of 51 | $50,051 50th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,800 40th of 51 | $56,470 49th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,189 23rd of 51 | $872 1st of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 492.3 46th of 51 | 241.7 20th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 3,753 14th of 48 | 5,067 22nd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationTennessee · 51 statistics
- AgricultureTennessee · 15 statistics
- Facts & TriviaTennessee · 18 statistics
- HealthTennessee · 176 statistics
- SportsTennessee · 17 statistics
- GeographyTennessee · 25 statistics
- CultureTennessee · 78 statistics
- EconomicsTennessee · 292 statistics
- PopulationTennessee · 115 statistics
- LawWest Virginia · 65 statistics
- TravelTennessee · 29 statistics
- Tech & BusinessTennessee · 47 statistics
- EnvironmentTennessee · 39 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWest Virginia · 71 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWest Virginia · 36 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentEven · 122 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Tennessee | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Least Juvenile Incarceration RankWorst Prisons by State | 4th 4th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Arts RankBest States to Retire | 6th 6th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Avg Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $118,970 6th of 49 | $72,720 48th of 49 |
| Avg Hourly WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | 57.2 6th of 49 | 34.96 48th of 49 |
| Dental Services Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $577 tied 47th of 51 | $370 tied 5th of 51 |
| Hospital Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $3,313 8th of 51 | $5,724 50th of 51 |
| Safety RankBest States to Retire | 47th 47th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Juvenile Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 10 per 100k tied 6th of 49 | 116 per 100k 47th of 49 |
| Weekly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $1,123 tied 1st of 50 | $880 42nd of 50 |
| Training Requirements RankBest State To Be a Police Officer | 4th 4th of 51 | 45th 45th of 51 |
| Annual SalaryIUOE Pay Scale by State | $58,416 2nd of 50 | $45,779 42nd of 50 |
| Hourly WageIUOE Pay Scale by State | $28.08 2nd of 50 | $22.01 42nd of 50 |
| Monthly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $4,868 2nd of 50 | $3,814 42nd of 50 |
| Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 2,624 per 100k 45th of 51 | 1,411 per 100k 5th of 51 |
| Five Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 36.3% 11th of 51 | 27.0% 51st of 51 |
| AnnualBCBA Salary by State | $79,464 2nd of 49 | $63,133 40th of 49 |
| HourlyBCBA Salary by State | $38.20 2nd of 49 | $30.35 40th of 49 |
| MonthlyBCBA Salary by State | $6,622 2nd of 49 | $5,261 40th of 49 |
| WeeklyBCBA Salary by State | $1,528 2nd of 49 | $1,214 40th of 49 |
| % Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State | 1,740.0% 47th of 50 | 26.0% 9th of 50 |
| Fiscal Policy RankMost Free States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 40th 40th of 50 |
| EconomyBest States to Live In | 13th 12th of 49 | 50th 49th of 49 |
| Median IncomeSafest Cities by State | $152,500 7th of 48 | $45,460 43rd of 48 |
| # Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State | 7.9 tied 46th of 50 | 0.4 9th of 50 |
| Health Care RankDisability Benefits by State | 44th 44th of 51 | 6th 6th of 51 |
| One Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 21.1% 13th of 51 | 13.1% 51st of 51 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $101,960 11th of 49 | $61,010 47th of 49 |
| Youth Custody Rate per 100k YouthsIncarceration Rates by State | 42 12th of 49 | 202 48th of 49 |
| Avg Annual FatalitiesDeadliest Highway by State | 52 49th of 50 | 11 tied 11th of 50 |
| License Cost Non ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $99.00 45th of 50 | $37.00 9th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Tennessee or West Virginia?
- Tennessee comes out ahead of West Virginia on 464 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 299 with 18 ties. Tennessee leads on Education, Agriculture and Facts & Trivia and 9 more categories. West Virginia leads on Law, Crime & Safety and Infrastructure & Energy. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Tennessee or West Virginia?
- Tennessee has a population of 7,378,861 (15th of 51 US states) and West Virginia has 1,764,892 (39th of 51).
- How do Tennessee and West Virginia compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Tennessee $69,595 (42nd of 51), West Virginia $59,608 (50th of 51) among US states. Tennessee ranks better.
- How do Tennessee and West Virginia compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Tennessee 3.5% (tied 15th of 51), West Virginia 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Tennessee ranks better.
- Where does Tennessee beat West Virginia most clearly?
- Tennessee ranks far ahead on Least Juvenile Incarceration Rank (Worst Prisons by State): 4th vs 49th; Arts Rank (Best States to Retire): 6th vs 50th; Avg Annual Wage (Clinical Psychologist Salary by State): $118,970 vs $72,720.
- Where does West Virginia beat Tennessee most clearly?
- West Virginia ranks far ahead on Dental Services Cost per Capita (Health Care Costs by State): $370 vs $577; Safety Rank (Best States to Retire): 6th vs 47th; Crime Rate (Crime Rate by State): 1,411 per 100k vs 2,624 per 100k.
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