The US Freedom Index
US state freedom scores
Compare the fifty states on ten dimensions of constitutional and economic liberty, drawn from named third-party publications and refreshed as each publisher releases a new edition. DC & US territories are tracked separately.
Interactive freedom score map
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Per-category sources. Hover any chip for edition detail and a link to the publisher.
How freedom is measured
Ten dimensions, ten sources
Every state score is a weighted average across these ten categories. Each category draws from a named third-party publication -- see the tile for the source of record.
1st AmendmentSpeech, press, assembly, protest.2nd AmendmentGun rights, carry laws, licensing.4th AmendmentPrivacy, surveillance, forfeiture.Economic FreedomTaxes, labor, business climate.Criminal JusticeIncarceration, bail, police accountability.Drug PolicyMarijuana, decriminalization, sentencing.Property RightsEminent domain, zoning, land use.Religious LibertyRFRA, conscience, exemptions.Education ChoiceVouchers, ESAs, charter access.Regulatory BurdenLicensing, permits, red tape.