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Missouri Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2025 SCORE | 2025 RANK | 2024 RANK | 2025 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMY | 204 | 37 | 14 | D+ |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 215 | 23 | 16 | C+ |
| WORKFORCE | 112 | 48 | 47 | F |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 209 | 6 | 8 | A |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 137 | 29 | 14 | C+ |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 99 | 39 | 44 | D- |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 124 | 28 | 16 | D+ |
| EDUCATION | 65 | 8 | 14 | B+ |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 28 | 26 | 24 | D+ |
| COST OF LIVING | 45 | 4 | 8 | B+ |
| OVERALL | 1238 | 34 | 18 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Mike Kehoe, Republican
Population: 6,245,466
GDP growth (Q1 2025): -1.8%
Unemployment rate (May 2025): 4%
Top corporate tax rate: 4%
Top individual income tax rate: 4.7%
Gasoline tax: 45.89 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aaa, Stable/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, Energy Information Administration (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
