George Kavallines | CNBC
| Category | Score | 2017 Rank | 2016 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 281 | 25 | 38 |
| Infrastructure | 170 | 35 | 37 |
| Cost of Doing Business | 107 | 42 | 41 |
| Economy | 58 | 48 | 41 |
| Quality of Life | 179 | 22 | 20 |
| Technology & Innovation | 68 | 41 (Tie) | 41 |
| Education | 70 | 42 | 37 |
| Business Friendliness | 90 | 20 (Tie) | 25 |
| Access to Capital | 5 | 49 | 36 |
| Cost of Living | 5 | 46 | 45 |
| [[link#104545209#Overall]] | 1033 | 47 | [[link#103606700#45]] |
Economic Profile
Governor: Bill Walker, Independent
Population: 741,894
GDP growth (Q4 2016): 0.5 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2017): 6.7 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 9.4 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 0 percent
Gasoline tax: 12.25 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook (Moody's, S&P): Aa2, AA+ Watch Negative
Major private employers: Providence Health & Services, General Communication
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 cents/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
