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| Category | Score | 2019 Rank | 2018 Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 198 | 40 | 49 | D- |
| Economy | 106 | 46 | 47 | F |
| Infrastructure | 231 | 2 | 7 | A |
| Cost of Doing Business | 263 | 1 | 10 | A+ |
| Quality of Life | 125 | 40 | 37 | D- |
| Education | 83 | 31 | 39 | C- |
| Technology & Innovation | 66 | 36 | 36 | D |
| Business Friendliness | 35 | 45 | 46 | F |
| Access to Capital | 30 | 29 | 30 | D+ |
| Cost of Living | 38 | 13 | 16 | B+ |
| [[link#105843737#Overall]] | 1175 | 39 | 42 | - |
Economic Profile
Governor: Matt Bevin, Republican
Population: 4,468,402
GDP growth (Q4 2018): 1.8%
Unemployment rate (May 2019): 4%
Top corporate tax rate: 5%
Top individual income tax rate: 5%
Gasoline tax: 26 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa3, stable/A, stable
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
