Wisconsin ranks 5th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 44.80.
Wisconsin Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 5th of 50
Score: 44.80
2025: 4th, 51.10
Change: down one place, -6.30 points
National median: 12.88
Highest-scoring state in the Midwest
How Wisconsin Compares to Its Neighbors
Wisconsin's four bordering states average 1.02: Minnesota 34th (5.00), Iowa 36th (2.70), Michigan 42nd (0.10), and Illinois 45th (-3.70). Wisconsin outscores all four combined.
