Iowa ranks 36th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 2.70.
Iowa Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 36th of 50
Score: 2.70
2025: 13th, 30.03
Change: down 23 places, -27.33 points
National median: 12.88
How Iowa Compares to Its Neighbors
Iowa's 6 bordering states are Illinois (45th, -3.70), Minnesota (34th, 5.00), Missouri (35th, 3.70), Nebraska (17th, 17.50), South Dakota (26th, 12.50), Wisconsin (5th, 44.80), averaging 13.30.
