WalletHub today released their rankings for 2026's Most & Least Federally Dependent States and South Carolina ranked as the 6th most dependent in the country.
The report highlights the degree of economic independence among states. To determine which states rely most and least on federal support, WalletHub evaluated all 50 states using three key measures: the return on federal taxes paid, federal funding as a percentage of state revenue, and the share of federal jobs.
Federal Dependency of South Carolina (1=Most Dependent, 25=Avg.):
- 1st – Return on Taxes Paid to the Federal Government
- 21st – Federal Funding as a Share of State Revenue
- 32nd – Share of Federal Jobs
To see the full report, click here.
