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| Category | Score | 2019 Rank | 2018 Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 238 | 28 | 21 | C- |
| Economy | 220 | 22 | 17 | B- |
| Infrastructure | 169 | 30 | 35 | C |
| Cost of Doing Business | 200 | 24 | 17 | B+ |
| Quality of Life | 117 | 41 | 42 | F |
| Education | 87 | 29 | 26 | C |
| Technology & Innovation | 77 | 32 | 31 | D+ |
| Business Friendliness | 68 | 35 | 28 | D+ |
| Access to Capital | 36 | 26 | 28 | C |
| Cost of Living | 25 | 26 | 27 | C |
| [[link#105843737#Overall]] | 1237 | 34 | 30 | - |
Economic Profile
Governor: Henry McMaster, Republican
Population: 5,084,127
GDP growth (Q4 2018): 1.6%
Unemployment rate (May 2019): 3.5%
Top corporate tax rate: 5%
Top individual income tax rate: 7%
Gasoline tax: 20.75 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aaa, stable/AA+, stable
Major private employers: Bi-Lo, SCANA
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
