Ohio ranks 16th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 17.85.
Ohio Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 16th of 50
Score: 17.85
2025: 6th, 35.09
Change: down 10 places, -17.24 points
National median: 12.88
How Ohio Compares to Its Neighbors
Ohio's 5 bordering states are Indiana (10th, 30.50), Kentucky (21st, 14.55), Michigan (42nd, 0.10), Pennsylvania (39th, 2.01), West Virginia (22nd, 14.10), averaging 12.25.
