Illinois ranks 45th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of -3.70.
Illinois Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 45th of 50
Score: -3.70
2025: 46th, -4.55
Change: up 1 places, +0.85 points
National median: 12.88
How Illinois Compares to Its Neighbors
Illinois's 6 bordering states are Indiana (10th, 30.50), Iowa (36th, 2.70), Kentucky (21st, 14.55), Michigan (42nd, 0.10), Missouri (35th, 3.70), Wisconsin (5th, 44.80), averaging 16.06.
