George Kavallines | CNBC
| Category | Score | 2017 Rank | 2016 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 206 | 46 | 44 |
| Infrastructure | 150 | 41 (Tie) | 31 |
| Cost of Doing Business | 272 | 1 | 3 |
| Economy | 76 | 47 | 50 |
| Quality of Life | 105 | 44 | 44 |
| Technology & Innovation | 63 | 46 | 50 |
| Education | 54 | 46 | 48 |
| Business Friendliness | 34 | 43 | 47 |
| Access to Capital | 20 | 44 (Tie) | 34 |
| Cost of Living | 50 | 1 | 1 |
| [[link#104545209#Overall]] | 1030 | 48 | [[link#103606625#47 (Tie)]] |
Economic Profile
Governor: Phil Bryant, Republican
Population: 2,988,726
GDP growth (Q4 2016): 0.1 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2017): 4.9 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 5 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 5 percent
Gasoline tax: 18.79 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook (Moody's, S&P): Aa2, AA negative
Major private employers: Nissan North America, EastGroup Properties
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
