| Category | Score | 2014 Rank | 2013 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 334 | 7 | 13 |
| Workforce | 128 | 37 | 40 |
| Quality of Life | 183 | 20 | 14 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 192 | 25 (Tie) | 28 |
| Economy | 245 | 18 | 5 |
| Education | 84 | 22 (Tie) | 15 |
| Technology & Innovation | 130 | 29 | 30 |
| Business Friendliness | 156 | 9 | 9 |
| Cost of Living | 39 | 12 (Tie) | 16 |
| Access to Capital | 1 | 49 (Tie) | 31 |
| Overall | 1492 | 12 | 11 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Terry Branstad, Republican
Population: 3,090,416
GDP growth: 2.9 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2014): 4.3 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 12 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 8.98 percent
Gasoline tax: 40 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa/stable
Major private employer: Hy-Vee Food Stores
Economic profile sources: Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute, Moody's Investor Service, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Iowa FY 2013 CAFR
