West Virginia vs Wisconsin
Wisconsin comes out ahead of West Virginia on 493 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 295 with 12 ties. West Virginia leads on Travel and Politics & Government. Wisconsin leads on Facts & Trivia, Sports and Education and 11 more categories.
800 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 12 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 295
- Avg. percentile
- 39
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 493
- Avg. percentile
- 53
- Categories led
- 14
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | West Virginia | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,764,892 39th of 51 | 5,988,406 21st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $59,608 50th of 51 | $77,485 26th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 | 3.2% tied 7th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.7% 48th of 51 | 10.6% 16th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 89.5 9th of 51 | 94.1 20th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $50,051 50th of 51 | $58,273 26th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $56,470 49th of 51 | $64,270 30th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $872 1st of 51 | $1,087 19th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 241.7 20th of 51 | 240.3 19th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,067 22nd of 48 | 7,528 41st of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Facts & TriviaWisconsin · 18 statistics
- SportsWisconsin · 17 statistics
- EducationWisconsin · 51 statistics
- HealthWisconsin · 189 statistics
- GeographyWisconsin · 25 statistics
- TravelWest Virginia · 29 statistics
- CultureWisconsin · 79 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWisconsin · 48 statistics
- EnvironmentWisconsin · 37 statistics
- PopulationWisconsin · 123 statistics
- EconomicsWisconsin · 298 statistics
- AgricultureWisconsin · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWisconsin · 72 statistics
- LawWisconsin · 69 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWisconsin · 36 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWest Virginia · 127 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | West Virginia | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Household Income DiversityMost Diverse US States | 49th 49th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| NAEP Math ScoresBest States for Education | 261 49th of 50 | 283 tied 1st of 50 |
| Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State | 11.4% 2nd of 50 | 24.5% 49th of 50 |
| MMR 2 Doses (Kindergarten)Vaccination Rates by State | 98.3% 1st of 50 | 84.8% 48th of 50 |
| Varicella 2 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 99.7% 1st of 50 | 84.3% 48th of 50 |
| Average Math SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 437 50th of 51 | 616 3rd of 51 |
| Average Total SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 911 50th of 51 | 1,240 3rd of 51 |
| Difference from National Average SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | -118 50th of 51 | 211 3rd of 51 |
| DTaP 5 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 98.4% 1st of 50 | 85.7% 47th of 50 |
| Polio 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 98.4% 1st of 50 | 86.3% 47th of 50 |
| Alcohol Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 40.8% 2nd of 51 | 61.8% 48th of 51 |
| Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State | 20.7% 4th of 51 | 30.4% 50th of 51 |
| Education Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| 10th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $37,590 50th of 51 | $49,940 tied 4th of 51 |
| EducationBest States to Live In | 48th 47th of 49 | 5th 4th of 49 |
| Fatality RateFloods by State | 1.68 45th of 47 | 0.07 4th of 47 |
| Average EBRW SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 474 50th of 51 | 624 tied 5th of 51 |
| Annual Median WageSonographer Salary by State | $63,200 50th of 51 | $95,680 6th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WageSonographer Salary by State | $30.39 50th of 51 | $46.00 6th of 51 |
| Deaths per 100 Million Vehicle Miles TraveledFatal Car Accidents by State | 1.7 48th of 51 | 0.9 4th of 51 |
| McDonalds Happy MealFast Food Prices by State | $2.82 tied 43rd of 50 | $3.93 1st of 50 |
| DUI RateWorst Drivers by State | 0.6 per 1k drivers tied 2nd of 51 | 2.5 per 1k drivers tied 46th of 51 |
| Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State | 6,299 per 100k 51st of 51 | 4,331 per 100k 8th of 51 |
| Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States | 14.0% 3rd of 50 | 20.4% 45th of 50 |
| Prisoners, American Indian/Alaskan NativePrison Population by State | 2 2nd of 49 | 904 43rd of 49 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 2.79 mph tied 48th of 51 | 6.88 mph 6th of 51 |
| Service Fees (USD)Bad Check Laws by State | $10.00 1st of 50 | $30.00 tied 35th of 50 |
| Healthcare Cost and QualityPension-Friendly States | 24 44th of 50 | 75 3rd of 50 |
| Urban Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 13.7% 8th of 49 | 56.5% 48th of 49 |
| Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State | 62.59 43rd of 46 | 21.56 6th of 46 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, West Virginia or Wisconsin?
- Wisconsin comes out ahead of West Virginia on 493 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 295 with 12 ties. West Virginia leads on Travel and Politics & Government. Wisconsin leads on Facts & Trivia, Sports and Education and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, West Virginia or Wisconsin?
- West Virginia has a population of 1,764,892 (39th of 51 US states) and Wisconsin has 5,988,406 (21st of 51).
- How do West Virginia and Wisconsin compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: West Virginia $59,608 (50th of 51), Wisconsin $77,485 (26th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.
- How do West Virginia and Wisconsin compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): West Virginia 4.2% (tied 30th of 51), Wisconsin 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.
- Where does West Virginia beat Wisconsin most clearly?
- West Virginia ranks far ahead on Excessive Drinking Rate (Alcohol Consumption by State): 11.4% vs 24.5%; MMR 2 Doses (Kindergarten) (Vaccination Rates by State): 98.3% vs 84.8%; Varicella 2 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 99.7% vs 84.3%.
- Where does Wisconsin beat West Virginia most clearly?
- Wisconsin ranks far ahead on Household Income Diversity (Most Diverse US States): 1st vs 49th; NAEP Math Scores (Best States for Education): 283 vs 261; Average Math SAT Score (SAT Scores by State): 616 vs 437.
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