Summary
A study by WalletHub ranked U.S. states based on their dependence on federal funding. Alaska, Kentucky, and West Virginia were found to be the most dependent, while New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Delaware were the least. The study looked at how much federal money states receive versus what they pay in taxes.
Key Facts
- Alaska is the most federally dependent state with 45% of its revenue from federal funding.
- Kentucky is the second most dependent state, with 44% of its revenue from federal funding.
- West Virginia ranks third in federal dependence.
- New Jersey is the least federally dependent state.
- Massachusetts and Delaware also have low federal dependence.
- WalletHub's study used a 100-point scale to rank the states.
- Republican states are generally more dependent on federal funds than Democratic states.
- The Trump administration has advocated for states to take more financial responsibility for programs often funded federally.
