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New Hampshire Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2024 SCORE | 2024 RANK | 2023 RANK | 2024 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 145 | 48 | 42 | F |
| WORKFORCE | 199 | 24 | 34 | D+ |
| ECONOMY | 119 | 48 | 44 | F |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 211 | 9 | 15 | B |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 111 | 36 | 36 | D+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 100 | 35 | 35 | D |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 164 | 9 | 4 | B |
| EDUCATION | 79 | 6 | 8 | A- |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 29 | 36 | 32 | D |
| COST OF LIVING | 21 | 34 | 40 | C- |
| OVERALL | 1178 | 41 | 40 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Chris Sununu, Republican
Population: 1,402,054
GDP growth (Q1 2024): 0.8%
Unemployment rate (May 2024): 2.5%
Top corporate tax rate: 7.5%
Top individual income tax rate: 4% (dividends and interest only)
Gasoline tax: 42.23 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa1, Stable/AA+, Stable
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 (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
