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Idaho ranks as most financially independent state; Kentucky ranks last

WalletHub's analysis ranks U.S. states by residents' financial independence — Idaho leads, Kentucky trails.

Published Jul 6, 2026, 1:47 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A WalletHub study finds Idaho is the nation's most financially independent state, while Kentucky ranks as the least financially independent. The Center Square reported the findings from the WalletHub analysis.