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Nebraska Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2025 SCORE | 2025 RANK | 2024 RANK | 2025 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMY | 241 | 19 | 22 | C+ |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 199 | 30 | 33 | C |
| WORKFORCE | 196 | 17 | 21 | C+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 177 | 15 | 21 | B+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 180 | 8 | 7 | A- |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 167 | 8 | 13 | B- |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 111 | 32 | 41 | D |
| EDUCATION | 52 | 29 | 28 | C+ |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 17 | 41 | 44 | F |
| COST OF LIVING | 32 | 24 | 19 | C |
| OVERALL | 1372 | 15 | 24 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Jim Pillen, Republican
Population: 2,005,465
GDP growth (Q1 2025): -6.1%
Unemployment rate (May 2025): 3%
Top corporate tax rate: 5.2%
Top individual income tax rate: 5.2%
Gasoline tax: 49.70 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
