West Virginia ranks 22th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 14.10.
West Virginia Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 22nd of 50
Score: 14.10
2025: 29th, 12.50
Change: up 7 places, +1.60 points
National median: 12.88
How West Virginia Compares to Its Neighbors
West Virginia's 5 bordering states are Kentucky (21st, 14.55), Maryland (46th, -7.00), Ohio (16th, 17.85), Pennsylvania (39th, 2.01), Virginia (28th, 7.70), averaging 7.02.
