Becker's Healthcare June 30, 2021
New York spent the most per person on healthcare in 2018, while South Dakota spent the least, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data conducted by 24/7 Wall Street Media.
For the report, the company reviewed the detailed healthcare spending by state governments provided in the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 Annual Survey of State and Local Finances, the most recent data available.
Here is a breakdown of how much each state spends on healthcare per capita:
Alabama — $1,859
Alaska — $3,150
Arizona — $1,676
Arkansas — $2,522
California — $3,109
Colorado — $1,680
Connecticut — $1,371
Delaware — $2,988
Florida — $1,451
Georgia — $1,262
Hawaii — $2,401
Idaho — $1,380
Illinois — $1,504
Indiana...