| Category | Score | 2015 Rank | 2014 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 163 | 44 (Tie) | 37 |
| Cost of Doing Business | 244 | 8 | 7 |
| Infrastructure | 181 | 28 (Tie) | 25 |
| Economy | 230 | 10 | 18 |
| Quality of Life | 230 | 9 (Tie) | 20 |
| Technology & Innovation | 135 | 24 (Tie) | 29 |
| Education | 117 | 18 (Tie) | 22 |
| Business Friendliness | 87 | 19 (Tie) | 9 |
| Cost of Living | 56 | 14 | 12 |
| Access to Capital | 12 | 39 (Tie) | 49 |
| Overall | 1455 | 10 | 12 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Terry Branstad, Republican
Population: 3,107,126
GDP growth: 0.4 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2015): 3.8 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 12 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 8.98 percent
Gasoline tax: 50 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 2014 CAFR
