South Carolina Is 2025’s 5th Most Federally Dependent State – WalletHub Study

New Jersey Is 2025’s Least Federally Dependent State – WalletHub Study

Explore WalletHubs rankings on federally dependent states, revealing insights on tax returns and federal aid for economic stability in New Jersey.

South Carolina Is 2025’s 5th Most Federally Dependent State – WalletHub Study

WalletHub today released their rankings for 2025's Most & Least Federally Dependent States and South Carolina ranked as the 5th most dependent in the country. Last year, the Palmetto State was listed as the 9th most dependent.

Most & Least Federally Dependent States in 2025

States receive federal aid for many reasons, from providing relief during natural disasters and health crises to funding improvements in education, transportation, infrastructure, healthcare and more. Some states receive much larger aid packages than others, but it’s not just the dollar amount that matters. It’s important to contextualize the money flowing in by comparing it to things like what percentage of the state’s revenue it makes up and h…