West Virginia vs Wyoming
Wyoming comes out ahead of West Virginia on 491 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 286 with 11 ties. West Virginia leads on Travel, Crime & Safety and Politics & Government and 2 more categories. Wyoming leads on Facts & Trivia, Education and Sports and 8 more categories.
788 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 286
- Avg. percentile
- 39
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 491
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | West Virginia | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,764,892 39th of 51 | 590,784 51st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $59,608 50th of 51 | $76,176 30th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.7% 48th of 51 | 10.5% 15th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 89.5 9th of 51 | 92.7 16th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $50,051 50th of 51 | $75,501 2nd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $56,470 49th of 51 | $61,560 36th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $872 1st of 51 | $992 8th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 241.7 20th of 51 | 179.9 5th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,067 22nd of 48 | 8,224 45th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Facts & TriviaWyoming · 18 statistics
- EducationWyoming · 51 statistics
- SportsWyoming · 17 statistics
- AgricultureWyoming · 17 statistics
- HealthWyoming · 187 statistics
- CultureWyoming · 77 statistics
- PopulationWyoming · 122 statistics
- EnvironmentWyoming · 39 statistics
- GeographyWyoming · 25 statistics
- EconomicsWyoming · 292 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWyoming · 36 statistics
- TravelWest Virginia · 27 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWest Virginia · 69 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWest Virginia · 123 statistics
- LawWest Virginia · 65 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWest Virginia · 48 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | West Virginia | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Income of Top 0.01% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $6.57M 51st of 51 | $74.43M 1st of 51 |
| One Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 13.1% 51st of 51 | 34.5% 1st of 51 |
| Average EBRW SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 474 50th of 51 | 638 1st of 51 |
| Five Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 27.0% 51st of 51 | 46.7% 2nd of 51 |
| Avg Income of Bottom 90% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $25,014 51st of 51 | $50,057 3rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $50,051 50th of 51 | $75,501 2nd of 51 |
| Average Literacy ScoreU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 206 49th of 51 | 222 tied 2nd of 51 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 2.79 mph tied 48th of 51 | 7.86 mph 2nd of 51 |
| EducationBest States to Live In | 48th 47th of 49 | 4th 3rd of 49 |
| 10th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $37,590 50th of 51 | $49,940 tied 4th of 51 |
| NFIP Cost Difference From 2021Floods by State | 11.0% tied 44th of 47 | -3% 3rd of 47 |
| % of Students Below Basic Reading LevelU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 47.0% tied 45th of 51 | 32.0% 1st of 51 |
| Average Total SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 911 50th of 51 | 1,234 5th of 51 |
| Difference from National Average SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | -118 50th of 51 | 205 5th of 51 |
| Lyme Disease CasesTick Population by State | 3,233 45th of 50 | 2 tied 1st of 50 |
| CAS Legal Judicial Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 4 tied last of 48 | 1 tied 1st of 48 |
| Avg Income of 99.5th–99.9th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $508,234 51st of 51 | $1.14M 7th of 51 |
| Cancer Rate: New CasesCancer Rates by State | 517.8 per 100k 50th of 51 | 403.7 per 100k 6th of 51 |
| Prescription Drugs and Other Medical Products Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $1,736 45th of 51 | $744 1st of 51 |
| DUI RateWorst Drivers by State | 0.6 per 1k drivers tied 2nd of 51 | 2.5 per 1k drivers tied 46th of 51 |
| Taxes Paid To Other States Per CapitaTax Burden by State | $1,034 6th of 51 | $2,045 49th of 51 |
| Average Math SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 437 50th of 51 | 597 8th of 51 |
| Cancer Rate New Cases 2018 to 2022Cancer Rates by State | 498.1 per 100k Pop. 49th of 51 | 407.0 per 100k Pop. 7th of 51 |
| Christmas Spirit RankChristmas by State | 4th 4th of 51 | 46th 46th of 51 |
| Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State | 6,299 per 100k 51st of 51 | 4,341 per 100k 9th of 51 |
| Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 1,980 per 100k 51st of 51 | 1,283 per 100k 9th of 51 |
| Best Education Rank (USNews)Best States for Education | 47th 47th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Education RankWorst States to Live in | 4th 4th worst of 50 | 45th 6th best of 50 |
| Service Fees (USD)Bad Check Laws by State | $10.00 1st of 50 | $30.00 tied 35th of 50 |
| SSI Executive Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 72.7 6th of 50 | 46.7 47th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, West Virginia or Wyoming?
- Wyoming comes out ahead of West Virginia on 491 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 286 with 11 ties. West Virginia leads on Travel, Crime & Safety and Politics & Government and 2 more categories. Wyoming leads on Facts & Trivia, Education and Sports and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, West Virginia or Wyoming?
- West Virginia has a population of 1,764,892 (39th of 51 US states) and Wyoming has 590,784 (51st of 51).
- How do West Virginia and Wyoming compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: West Virginia $59,608 (50th of 51), Wyoming $76,176 (30th of 51) among US states. Wyoming ranks better.
- How do West Virginia and Wyoming compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): West Virginia 4.2% (tied 30th of 51), Wyoming 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Wyoming ranks better.
- Where does West Virginia beat Wyoming most clearly?
- West Virginia ranks far ahead on DUI Rate (Worst Drivers by State): 0.6 per 1k drivers vs 2.5 per 1k drivers; Taxes Paid To Other States Per Capita (Tax Burden by State): $1,034 vs $2,045; Christmas Spirit Rank (Christmas by State): 4th vs 46th.
- Where does Wyoming beat West Virginia most clearly?
- Wyoming ranks far ahead on Avg Income of Top 0.01% Families (Income Inequality by State): $74.43M vs $6.57M; One Percent Income Share (Top 1 Percent Threshold by State): 34.5% vs 13.1%; Average EBRW SAT Score (SAT Scores by State): 638 vs 474.
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