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| Category | Score | 2019 Rank | 2018 Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 191 | 44 | 47 | F |
| Economy | 171 | 33 | 36 | C- |
| Infrastructure | 162 | 35 | 45 | C- |
| Cost of Doing Business | 239 | 6 | 11 | A |
| Quality of Life | 128 | 39 | 37 | D- |
| Education | 67 | 42 | 41 | D- |
| Technology & Innovation | 38 | 50 | 50 | F |
| Business Friendliness | 30 | 48 | 49 | F |
| Access to Capital | 5 | 48 | 47 | F |
| Cost of Living | 30 | 21 | 23 | B- |
| [[link#105843737#Overall]] | 1061 | 45 | 48 | - |
Economic Profile
Governor: Jim Justice, Republican
Population: 1,805,832
GDP growth (Q4 2018): 1.8%
Unemployment rate (May 2019): 4.8%
Top corporate tax rate: 6.5%
Top individual income tax rate: 6.5%
Gasoline tax: 35.70 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa2, stable/AA-, stable
Major private employers: Wal-Mart, West Virginia United Health System, United Bankshares
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
