Custer State Park is a state park and wildlife reserve in the Black Hills of southwestern South Dakota.
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| Category | Score | 2018 Rank | 2017 Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 225 | 30 | 39 (Tie) | C+ |
| Infrastructure | 177 | 38 | 37 | C- |
| Cost of Doing Business | 239 | 9 | 14 | A+ |
| Economy | 148 | 27 | 22 (Tie) | C |
| Quality of Life | 194 | 16 | 14 (Tie) | B- |
| Technology & Innovation | 65 | 41 | 41 (Tie) | F |
| Education | 123 | 16 | 25 (Tie) | B |
| Business Friendliness | 144 | 2 | 2 | A+ |
| Access to Capital | 11 | 45 | 34 | F |
| Cost of Living | 24 | 27 | 34 (Tie) | C |
| [[link#105237323#Overall]] | 1350 | 20 | [[link#104395423#24]] | - |
Economic Profile
Governor: Dennis Daugaard, Republican
Population: 869,666
GDP growth (Q4 2017): -0.5 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2018): 3.3 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 0 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 0 percent
Gasoline tax: 30 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aaa, stable/AAA, stable
Major private employers: Avera Health, Black Hills Corporation
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
