Red States Are More Dependent On The Federal Government
by SavvyRoo on Oct 1, 2014 | Views: 118 | Score: 0
Republican "Red" States | Democrat "Blue" States | |
---|---|---|
Average Dependency Rank From 1 (Most Independent) To 50 (Most Dependent) | 33.3 | 19.1 |
Sources:
wallethub.com
Interestingly, the states that frequently speak out against dependence on the federal government are those that rely on assistance the most. A study by Wallet Hub found that, on average, red states were much more reliant on federal funds and government services than their blue counterparts.