The chart shows that New Mexico records the highest federal aid dependency from 2018 to 2025 at 40%, highlighting its strong reliance on federal support for economic and social programs. Mississippi follows with 37.2%, while Kentucky stands at 36%, reflecting significant dependence in the southern states. West Virginia is close behind at 35.8%, and Alabama at 34.5%, showing consistent patterns of aid reliance in economically challenged regions. Louisiana reaches 34%, followed by Montana at 32.9% and Arkansas at 32.3%, indicating considerable dependence in both southern and rural states. New Jersey and Maine report the lowest values among the top ten at 31.7% and 31.5%, respectively, suggesting comparatively stronger local fiscal capacity. Overall, the data highlights a concentration of high aid dependency in southern and rural areas, reflecting structural economic challenges that drive sustained reliance on federal funding.
| Labels | 2018–2025 (%) |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 40 |
| Mississippi | 37.2 |
| Kentucky | 36 |
| West Virginia | 35.8 |
| Alabama | 34.5 |
| Louisiana | 34 |
| Montana | 32.9 |
| Arkansas | 32.3 |
| New Jersey | 31.7 |
| Maine | 31.5 |
