Maple Syrup for sale in Woodstock, Vermont.
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| Category | Score | 2018 Rank | 2017 Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 169 | 46 | 45 | D+ |
| Infrastructure | 193 | 32 | 29 | C |
| Cost of Doing Business | 157 | 35 | 41 | C |
| Economy | 143 | 29 | 37 | C |
| Quality of Life | 268 | 1 | 2 | A+ |
| Technology & Innovation | 119 | 25 | 29 | C+ |
| Education | 136 | 10 | 7 | B+ |
| Business Friendliness | 68 | 33 | 30 | C- |
| Access to Capital | 6 | 49 | 46 | F |
| Cost of Living | 11 | 40 | 43 | D- |
| [[link#105237323#Overall]] | 1270 | 32 | [[link#104395444#35]] | - |
Economic Profile
Governor: Phil Scott, Republican
Population: 623,657
GDP growth (Q4 2017): 2.3 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2018): 2.8 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 8.5 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 8.95 percent
Gasoline tax: 30.80 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aaa, stable/AA+, stable
Major private employers: Fletcher Allen Health Care, Casella Waste Systems
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
