Source: George Kavallines
| Category | Score | 2016 Rank | 2015 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 190 | 37 | 44 (Tie) |
| Cost of Doing Business | 262 | 2 | 8 |
| Infrastructure | 200 | 16 (Tie) | 28 (Tie) |
| Economy | 174 | 29 | 10 |
| Quality of Life | 233 | 9 | 9 (Tie) |
| Technology & Innovation | 135 | 23 | 24 (Tie) |
| Education | 118 | 17 | 18 (Tie) |
| Business Friendliness | 91 | 15 (Tie) | 19 (Tie) |
| Cost of Living | 59 | 12 | 14 |
| Access to Capital | 11 | 40 (Tie) | 39 (Tie) |
| Overall | 1473 | 9 | 10 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Terry Branstad, Republican
Population: 3,123,899
GDP growth: 0.8 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2016): 3.9 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 12 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 8.98 percent
Gasoline tax: 50.40 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa, stable
Major private employers: Hy-Vee Food Stores, Principal Financial Group
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
