Mississippi ranks 49th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of -15.50.
Mississippi Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 49th of 50
Score: -15.50
2025: 48th, -9.95
Change: down 1 places, -5.55 points
National median: 12.88
How Mississippi Compares to Its Neighbors
Mississippi's 4 bordering states are Alabama (41st, 0.30), Arkansas (18th, 16.60), Louisiana (19th, 16.50), Tennessee (3rd, 53.95), averaging 21.84.
