Florida ranks 11th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 28.55.
Florida Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 11th of 50
Score: 28.55
2025: 10th, 31.30
Change: down one places, -2.75 points
National median: 12.88
How Florida Compares to Its Neighbors
Florida's 2 bordering states are Alabama (41st, 0.30), Georgia (23rd, 13.50), averaging 6.90. Florida scores above that neighbor average. The South's median is 14.32, the second-highest of the four regions.
