Source: George Kavallines
| Category | Score | 2016 Rank | 2015 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 169 | 45 | 48 |
| Cost of Doing Business | 239 | 8 | 16 |
| Infrastructure | 190 | 24 | 12 (Tie) |
| Economy | 225 | 13 | 16 (Tie) |
| Quality of Life | 228 | 10 | 13 (Tie) |
| Technology & Innovation | 80 | 40 | 41 (Tie) |
| Education | 102 | 27 | 32 (Tie) |
| Business Friendliness | 76 | 23 (Tie) | 30 |
| Cost of Living | 41 | 24 | 30 |
| Access to Capital | 11 | 40 (Tie) | 39 (Tie) |
| Overall | 1361 | 22 | 28 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Steve Bullock, Democrat
Population: 1,032,949
GDP growth: 3.5 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2016): 4.2 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 6.75 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 6.9 percent
Gasoline tax: 46.15 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa1, stable
Major private employers: Wal-Mart, Albertson's, Glacier Bancorp
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute, Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
