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Idaho Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2025 SCORE | 2025 RANK | 2024 RANK | 2025 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMY | 288 | 7 | 9 | B |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 178 | 38 | 34 | D+ |
| WORKFORCE | 155 | 38 | 31 | D |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 153 | 25 | 28 | B- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 174 | 10 | 23 | B+ |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 148 | 19 | 37 | C+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 135 | 25 | 24 | C |
| EDUCATION | 19 | 49 | 48 | F |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 9 | 50 | 47 | F |
| COST OF LIVING | 30 | 26 | 34 | C |
| OVERALL | 1289 | 27 | 36 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Brad Little, Republican
Population: 2,001,619
GDP growth (Q1 2025): -1.1%
Unemployment rate (May 2025): 3.6%
Top corporate tax rate: 5.3%
Top individual income tax rate: 5.3%
Gasoline tax: 51.40 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aaa, 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, Energy Information Administration (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
