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Nebraska Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2024 SCORE | 2024 RANK | 2023 RANK | 2024 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 202 | 33 | 35 | C |
| WORKFORCE | 204 | 21 | 36 | D+ |
| ECONOMY | 190 | 22 | 34 | C |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 210 | 13 | 22 | B |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 164 | 21 | 19 | B |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 81 | 41 | 33 | F |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 167 | 7 | 8 | B |
| EDUCATION | 60 | 28 | 20 | B- |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 18 | 44 | 40 | F |
| COST OF LIVING | 28 | 19 | 12 | C+ |
| OVERALL | 1324 | 24 | 28 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Jim Pillen, Republican
Population: 1,978,379
GDP growth (Q1 2024): -3.1%
Unemployment rate (May 2024): 2.5%
Top corporate tax rate: 5.84%
Top individual income tax rate: 5.84%
Gasoline tax: 44.10 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa1, Positive/AAA, Stable
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, Tax Foundation, American Petroleum Institute (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
