George Kavallines | CNBC
| Category | Score | 2017 Rank | 2016 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 191 | 47 | 46 |
| Infrastructure | 221 | 6 | 14 (Tie) |
| Cost of Doing Business | 267 | 3 | 5 |
| Economy | 150 | 29 (Tie) | 40 |
| Quality of Life | 119 | 41 | 42 |
| Technology & Innovation | 79 | 38 | 37 |
| Education | 90 | 30 (Tie) | 29 (Tie) |
| Business Friendliness | 33 | 44 | 41 |
| Access to Capital | 44 | 27 | 38 |
| Cost of Living | 41 | 10 | 2 |
| [[link#104545209#Overall]] | 1235 | 35 | [[link#103606444#35]] |
Economic Profile
Governor: Matt Bevin, Republican
Population: 4,863,300
GDP growth (Q4 2016): 1.5 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2017): 5 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 6 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 6 percent
Gasoline tax: 26 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook (Moody's, S&P): Aa2, A+ negative
Major private employers: Humana, Yum! Brands
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
