How much each state spends per capita on healthcare

Becker's Healthcare June 30, 2021
Alia Paavola

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

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