Which States Are the Best and Worst at Protecting Religious Liberty?

Florida Tops the Rankings as the Best State for Religious Freedom

This year, Florida climbed to the top spot in the ranking as the best state for religious freedom, earning a score of 74.6% and surpassing Illinois, which held the No. 1 position in 2024. For the third consecutive year, West Virginia ranked last with a score of only 19.6%, down from 24.7% last year and 14% in 2023. Wyoming is the second-worst state with a score of 23.3%, followed by Michigan at 27.4%, Nebraska at 29.1%, and Vermont at 29.3%.

Which states are the best and worst at protecting religious liberty?

A new report produced by the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy analyzes the best and worst states for religious freedom.