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Montana Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2025 SCORE | 2025 RANK | 2024 RANK | 2025 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMY | 237 | 23 | 25 | C |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 153 | 45 | 43 | D- |
| WORKFORCE | 103 | 50 | 44 | F |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 128 | 32 | 33 | C- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 137 | 29 | 33 | C+ |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 117 | 35 | 29 | D+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 101 | 38 | 37 | D- |
| EDUCATION | 53 | 27 | 28 | C+ |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 15 | 46 | 44 | F |
| COST OF LIVING | 28 | 31 | 46 | C- |
| OVERALL | 1072 | 48 | 46 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Greg Gianforte, Republican
Population: 1,137,233
GDP growth (Q1 2025): -4.4%
Unemployment rate (May 2025): 2.8%
Top corporate tax rate: 6.75%
Top individual income tax rate: 5.9%
Gasoline tax: 52.15 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa1, Stable/Not Rated
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
