The chart presents the top twenty U.S. states with the lowest public health spending from 2020 to 2025, emphasizing states with minimal budget allocations for healthcare. Kentucky records the lowest spending, averaging around $5.3 million, followed closely by Nebraska and Kansas, each maintaining expenditures slightly below that level. Arkansas and Mississippi also rank high on the list, reflecting limited state-level healthcare investment. Mid-range states such as Nevada, New Mexico, and West Virginia show moderate spending levels near $4.8 million, while Idaho, Maine, and Alaska hover around $4.5 million. The remaining states—including Rhode Island, Delaware, New Hampshire, and Montana—range between $3.5 to $4 million, with South Dakota at the lowest end, below $3 million. Overall, the data highlights significant variations in public health funding, underscoring the financial constraints and differing priorities shaping healthcare accessibility across the United States.
| Labels |
2020-2025 Spending (USD millions) |
| Kentucky | 5.35 |
| Nebraska | 5.25 |
| Kansas | 5.15 |
| Arkansas | 5.05 |
| Mississippi | 4.95 |
| Nevada | 4.85 |
| New Mexico | 4.75 |
| West Virginia | 4.65 |
| Idaho | 4.5 |
| Maine | 4.4 |
| Alaska | 4.3 |
| Hawaii | 4.2 |
| Rhode Island | 4.1 |
| Delaware | 4.05 |
| New Hampshire | 3.9 |
| Montana | 3.8 |
| Vermont | 3.6 |
| North Dakota | 3.38 |
| Wyoming | 3.25 |
| South Dakota | 2.75 |
