George Kavallines | CNBC
| Category | Score | 2017 Rank | 2016 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 237 | 35 | 36 |
| Infrastructure | 237 | 3 | 1 |
| Cost of Doing Business | 271 | 2 | 1 |
| Economy | 201 | 10 (Tie) | 20 |
| Quality of Life | 102 | 45 | 45 |
| Technology & Innovation | 117 | 26 | 26 |
| Education | 93 | 29 | 29 (Tie) |
| Business Friendliness | 114 | 8 (Tie) | 13 |
| Access to Capital | 58 | 24 | 18 |
| Cost of Living | 49 | 2 | 8 |
| [[link#104545209#Overall]] | 1479 | 14 | [[link#103602608#16]] |
Economic Profile
Governor: Eric Holcomb, Republican
Population: 6,633,053
GDP growth (Q4 2016): 0.8 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2017): 3.2 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 6.25 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 3.23 percent
Gasoline tax: 32.84 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook (Moody's, S&P): Aaa, AAA stable
Major private employers: Wal-Mart, St. Vincent Health, Eli Lilly and 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 (excluding 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
