Source: George Kavallines
| Category | Score | 2016 Rank | 2015 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 189 | 38 (Tie) | 32 (Tie) |
| Cost of Doing Business | 219 | 17 | 19 |
| Infrastructure | 192 | 21 (Tie) | 31 |
| Economy | 107 | 48 | 44 (Tie) |
| Quality of Life | 119 | 43 | 42 |
| Technology & Innovation | 93 | 36 | 30 (Tie) |
| Education | 65 | 46 | 46 |
| Business Friendliness | 61 | 30 (Tie) | 28 (Tie) |
| Cost of Living | 71 | 4 | 10 |
| Access to Capital | 35 | 16 | 20 |
| Overall | 1151 | 38 | 41 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Robert Bentley, Republican
Population: 4,858,979
GDP growth: 1.6 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2016): 6.1 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 6.5 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 5 percent
Gasoline tax: 39.27 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa1, stable
Major private employers: Wal-Mart, Regions Bank, Vulcan Materials Company
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
