Source: George Kavallines
| Category | Score | 2016 Rank | 2015 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 141 | 49 | 38 (Tie) |
| Cost of Doing Business | 223 | 14 | 11 |
| Infrastructure | 214 | 9 | 18 |
| Economy | 153 | 34 (Tie) | 33 (Tie) |
| Quality of Life | 84 | 49 | 47 |
| Technology & Innovation | 130 | 25 | 23 |
| Education | 122 | 14 (Tie) | 20 (Tie) |
| Business Friendliness | 91 | 15 (Tie) | 15 |
| Cost of Living | 60 | 11 | 17 |
| Access to Capital | 31 | 20 | 24 |
| Overall | 1249 | 31 | 26 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Jay Nixon, Democrat
Population: 6,083,672
GDP growth: 1.3 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2016): 4.3 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 6.25 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 6 percent
Gasoline tax: 35.70 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa, stable
Major private employers: Wal-Mart, The Boeing Company, Monsanto 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
