Source: George Kavallines
| Category | Score | 2016 Rank | 2015 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 274 | 5 | 14 (Tie) |
| Cost of Doing Business | 118 | 40 | 40 |
| Infrastructure | 200 | 16 (Tie) | 9 (Tie) |
| Economy | 210 | 15 | 36 (Tie) |
| Quality of Life | 152 | 32 (Tie) | 31 |
| Technology & Innovation | 139 | 22 | 24 (Tie) |
| Education | 62 | 47 | 49 |
| Business Friendliness | 101 | 8 | 13 |
| Cost of Living | 30 | 31 | 28 |
| Access to Capital | 23 | 28 | 25 |
| Overall | 1309 | 25 | 34 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Doug Ducey, Republican
Population: 6,828,065
GDP growth: 0.9 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2016): 5.6 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 5.5 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 4.54 percent
Gasoline tax: 37.40 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa2, stable
Major private employers: Banner Health, Southern Copper Corp.
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
