freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Oklahoma is more free than Arkansas overall, scoring 59.9 to 52.8 out of 100 and winning 4 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Property Rights, where Oklahoma leads by 6.5 points.
The sharpest contrast is Property Rights, where Oklahoma leads 8.0 to 1.5 out of 10 — a 6.5-point gap. They also part ways on Economic Freedom (Oklahoma +3.3) and Regulatory Burden (Arkansas +2.8). Where they’re most alike is Religious Liberty (8.0 vs 8.0).
Bottom line: Arkansas’s strongest case is Education Choice (8.8/10), while Oklahoma’s is Economic Freedom (8.0/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Arkansas leads in 2 categories · Oklahoma leads in 4 · 4 tied
Oklahoma ranks higher overall, scoring 59.9/100 versus 52.8/100 across the ten freedom categories. Oklahoma wins 4 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Oklahoma scores higher on economic freedom (8.0/10 vs 4.7/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Oklahoma scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (7.8/10 vs 6.9/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Arkansas scores higher on education choice (8.8/10 vs 7.6/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.