Virginia ranks 28th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 7.70.
Virginia Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 28th of 50
Score: 7.70
2025: 33rd, 9.97
Change: up 5 places, -2.27 points
National median: 12.88
How Virginia Compares to Its Neighbors
Virginia's 5 bordering states are Kentucky (21st, 14.55), Maryland (46th, -7.00), North Carolina (25th, 13.25), Tennessee (3rd, 53.95), West Virginia (22nd, 14.10), averaging 17.77.
