Washington ranks 31st of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 5.85.
Washington Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 31st of 50
Score: 5.85
2025: 42nd, -0.79
Change: up 11 places, +6.64 points
National median: 12.88
How Washington Compares to Its Neighbors
Washington's 2 bordering states are Idaho (4th, 50.15), Oregon (8th, 34.60), averaging 42.38.
