The Most ‘Free’ States In The Country

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We’ve posted before on the top conservative and liberal cities in the United States, the lowest to highest taxes by state, and even polled you for the most pro and anti constitution states, now we ask the question – how free is your state?

Different people value aspects of freedom differently, however I recently came across this rank ordered list of states from the Mercatus Center – George Mason University.

The overall ranking is a combination of freedoms from categories including fiscal, regulatory, personal, economic, liability, property rights, tax burden, and many more.

The top five most free states (according to their weighting methodology)
North and South Dakota, Tennessee, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma.

The least free states (according to their weighting methodology)
Rhode Island, Hawaii, New Jersey, California, and New York.


 
1. North Dakota
2. South Dakota
3. Tennessee
4. New Hampshire
5. Oklahoma
6. Idaho
7. Missouri
8. Virginia
9. Georgia
10. Utah
11. Arizona
12. Montana
13. Alaska
14. Texas
15. South Carolina
16. Indiana
17. Delaware
18. Alabama
19. Colorado
20. Nevada
21. New Mexico
22. Nebraska
23. Florida
24. North Carolina
25. Iowa
26. Kansas
27. Kentucky
28. Oregon
29. Washington
30. Massachusetts
31. Pennsylvania
32. Arkansas
33. Ohio
34. Minnesota
35. Michigan
36. Wyoming
37. Louisiana
38. Wisconsin
39. Maine
40. Connecticut
41. Mississippi
42. West Virginia
43. Vermont
44. Maryland
45. Illinois
46. Rhode Island
47. Hawaii
48. New Jersey
49. California
50. New York

 
What do you think about this list? Does it seem reasonable based on your notions of freedom coupled with your experiences or knowledge of these locations?

If you were unshackled, where would be your preferred destination for freedom?

40 Comments

  1. I believe that my state , Mississippi , is more free than what is portrayed on your list I would even place it within the top ten . Be prepared and ready . Keep your powder dry.

    1. It’s all rigged. There will be no tort reform. Term limits won’t happen. Smaller government won’t happen. It’s too late. Too many asshats. Too many takers. Too much debt. Too much corruption. No more ethics. No more constitution. Too big police state. Too big to fail. Too many banksters. Too many lobbyists. Government media cahoots. Sheeple people. Demicans. Republicrats. White shoe boys. Dancing with the stars. Dumbed down education. Useful idiots. Career politicians. Fleecing the system. Debt slaves. Regulations. Overreach. NSA. Spying. Presumed guilty. It’s all a racket. Too far gone.

      1. I and MANY others will not give up. I will Not be defeated without a fight. Were our fore fathers defeatist in the 1700’s. Did they just give up over the fact that the odd’s were against them? Sounds as if I may have uncovered a Govt Paid Troll!!!!!!!

        1. I should have added (sarcasm) at the end of my comment. I was venting. I actually agree with you, and have not given up in any way. The situation is incredibly frustrating though. It is a relentless attack that is never ending. The sad thing is that hardly anyone knows this battle is waging (except for some people who get their information other than the TV).

      2. First REMEMBER ALL WE HAVE TO FEAR IS FEAR ITSELF!!!!!! Individually we may fail, BUT organized and banned together WE THE PEOPLE who DEMAND TRUE FREEDOM SHALL ATTAIN IT!!!!!! Be Smart about communicating with one another. Have multiple caches. Have a plan when things start happening. Remember the troops sent to control us may have had practice in other countries already and they may not respect our rights and they may not be very nice. DON”T BE CAUGHT UNPREPARED!!!! Anticipate their tools used to control us!! How many have a full face respirator? If so have you worn it at the range??

      1. Ok look at what happened at Cliven Bundy’s ranch when there was an influx of Patriots to help protect the citizens , since it made nationwide coverage by the alternative media , and some coverage by Fox News , the BLM and other law enforcement agencies backed down , that is not to say that they will try again to force Cliven off his ranch , but what I am getting at is if we band together we do have a chance , but in the same vein guerrilla tactics will be what helps the citizens side in the long run but if we act in concert when the SHTF we can accomplish what we have to do , which is take this nation back from the elitist’s , and instill the great Republic it once was . I am willing to join the ranks ! Be prepared and ready . Keep your powder dry .

        1. Be very careful about what groups you associate with as “Big Brother” is indeed watching.

    2. Mississippi is one the most religious Christian states in the nation so perhaps they will be saved by the “divine power of G-d” from the hell that seems to be coming very quickly to America.

    3. Reading all of these comments here, they have aged extremely well, unfortunately. Currently trying to research the most free state, NY has become unbearable, even in rural areas for anyone that loves this Country and wants nothing more than to have a piece of land, work to build something, and be left alone. If anyone reads this, suggestions? PS. I’m not rich ;)

        1. It sounds better and better all the time NRP

          but then again, in a week i most likely wont even be able to get on a plane
          Nailbanger

        2. 51B:
          Obviously you have never had a good Rattlesnake Stew. A thick slice of cornbread goes well with it. Just wash it down with a slug of Shine and you’re ready to go 😁

  2. HERE IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF NEW YORK UNDER THE COMMAND OF OUR SUPREME LEADER ADOLF CUOMO, I FULLY AGREE WITH AND COMPLETELY EXPECTED THIS ASSESSMENT. TAXES HERE ARE BY FAR THE HIGHEST, THE STATE DEBT TO GDP RATIO IS THE HIGHEST, AND NOW, AS OF YESTERDAY’S “ASSAULT WEAPON” REGISTRATION DEADLINE, ALL OF US COMRADES HERE ARE NOW OFFICIALLY “S.A.F.E.” (WWW.GOVERNOR.NY.GOV/NYSAFEACT/GUN-REFORM). HOW IRONIC THAT THE STATUE OF LIBERTY IS EVEN LOCATED HERE ANYMORE. RELOCATION PLANS WERE ALREADY IN PLACE AS OF A FEW MONTHS AGO.

  3. New Jersey…. Nothing more than a Marxist run Cesspool….

    When people ask me where I live… I tell them “One Floor Above Hell”….

  4. As a NH native I have to say that the placing of this state as high as it is shows that who ever makes these things up fails to do their homework. This state is turning blue faster than the iceman naked in the ice house. Property taxes are extremely high, heating cost are skyrocketing, and your land or property is not yours to do with as you please. Building codes and regulations make home ownership almost impossible for young folks. There are “fees” for everything that involve the state. The roads here suck and so does the weather.

    1. +1. The NH motto aside, I know some parts of VT & Maine actually have less strict zoning and lower taxes. VT used to be more free. I grew up there, and know a lot of people who maintain an independent spirit, but it is a different place than it was even 20 or 30 years ago.

  5. From my view out the window, upon this once great country, I would say N.J. is by far worse than listed. If you can believe that.

    1. Got busted in New jermany for having a nj compliant wasr 10. After a year and a half, had to sell the gun and finally got back the rest of my collection. All charges were dropped, but they still kept all my ammo. Over 5000 rounds.

  6. Having lived in Tennessee for 57 years and now reside in Kentucky, I say Kentucky should be much higher on the list.
    I can’t see any difference in the states—but Ky. doesn’t tolerate the illegal Mexicans like Tennessee.

  7. I have spent the past year living in Wyoming after spending the last 6 in Maine and Connecticut. The freedom I have here is like a breath of fresh air. The whole Northeast to me was the three terrible T’s – Taxes, Tolls and Tyranny.

  8. Hawaii ‘looks’ bad but in reality the ‘authorities’ here don’t enforce most of the laws and if you are wealthy then you can do anything you want.

  9. Living in Hawaii, currently, Maui. I feel quite free, but maybe I’m not onto your criteria. Certainly, expensive as hell, which can be ‘confining’, and Oahu roads are plugged with daily traffic, but wondering what else may have it so low on your list

    1. Well, as one who knows nothing really about Maui or Hawaii in general, what do you see happening when TSHTF ?

      1. Regarding the economic and moral collapse of America.

        Gerald Celente of Trends Research stated that when people lose everything, they lose it. What happens when people, lose it?

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReufBdcwraw

        Jonathan Cahn The Tipping Point
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBRtG_D6TIY

        A few links to GC, you might find interesting.

        http://www.trendsresearch.com/

        http://www.trendsresearch.com/in-the-media/

        https://www.youtube.com/user/gcelente

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSK7k3odAwA

  10. Moved to east Texas 18 years ago thinking it was most likely to stand up to the growing federal juggernaut and we were just plain tired of winter. I’m no longer sure about the state. Last week the local news reported that 51% of the students in Texas public schools are Hispanic. I also agree with what Chris stated. It’s possible Texas could be blue by 2020 if these trends continue.

    Our youngest graduates in two years and we’re considering moving. But, have yet to decide where else to go.

    1. That’s funny. I’m headed that way as soon as possible. There is still more freedom there then here.

  11. I just saw an article on Yahoo.com, that there are over 100k gang-bangers in Texas now…..

  12. I just got down running around naked and firing my gun into the air! Drinking some moonshine, smoking a joint and blasting my music. Yeah my nearest neighbor might be a mile away but I am free!

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