freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Missouri is more free than Kentucky overall, scoring 66.2 to 47.6 out of 100 and winning 8 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Education Choice, where Missouri leads by 4.2 points.
The sharpest contrast is Education Choice, where Missouri leads 5.7 to 1.5 out of 10 — a 4.2-point gap. They also part ways on 4th Amendment (Missouri +4.0) and Drug Policy (Missouri +4.0). Where they’re most alike is Religious Liberty (8.0 vs 7.5).
Bottom line: Kentucky’s strongest case is Religious Liberty (8.0/10), while Missouri’s is Drug Policy (9.5/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Kentucky leads in 2 categories · Missouri leads in 8 · 0 tied
Missouri ranks higher overall, scoring 66.2/100 versus 47.6/100 across the ten freedom categories. Missouri wins 8 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Missouri scores higher on economic freedom (5.7/10 vs 2.7/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Kentucky scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (7.3/10 vs 6.3/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Missouri scores higher on education choice (5.7/10 vs 1.5/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.