Idaho ranks 4th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 50.15.
Idaho Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 4th of 50
Score: 50.15
2025: 3rd, 57.85
Change: down one place, -7.70 points
National median: 12.88
How Idaho Compares to Its Neighbors
Idaho's six neighbors average 22.55, the highest neighbor average in the top five, but that figure is carried almost entirely by Utah at 1st (86.90). The neighbor median is 11.07, below the national median. Montana, which Idaho borders, ranks 47th (-14.00). Idaho and Utah are adjacent and hold two of the top four positions, the only such pair in the country.
