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| Category | Score | 2019 Rank | 2018 Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 181 | 47 | 30 | F |
| Economy | 254 | 8 | 27 | B+ |
| Infrastructure | 161 | 37 | 38 | C- |
| Cost of Doing Business | 253 | 2 | 9 | A+ |
| Quality of Life | 186 | 21 | 16 | C |
| Education | 91 | 27 | 16 | C+ |
| Technology & Innovation | 47 | 47 | 41 | F |
| Business Friendliness | 162 | 2 | 2 | A+ |
| Access to Capital | 10 | 45 | 45 | F |
| Cost of Living | 24 | 27 | 27 | C |
| [[link#105843737#Overall]] | 1369 | 21 | 20 | - |
Economic Profile
Governor: Kristi L. Noem, Republican
Population: 882,235
GDP growth (Q4 2018): 2.1%
Unemployment rate (May 2019): 2.9%
Top corporate tax rate: None
Top individual income tax rate: None
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
