North Dakota ranks 14th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 24.75.
North Dakota Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 14th of 50
Score: 24.75
2025: 20th, 21.74
Change: up six places, +3.01 points
National median: 12.88
How North Dakota Compares to Its Neighbors
North Dakota's 3 bordering states are Minnesota (34th, 5.00), Montana (47th, -14.00), South Dakota (26th, 12.50), averaging 1.17. North Dakota scores above that neighbor average.
