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New Hampshire Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2025 SCORE | 2025 RANK | 2024 RANK | 2025 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMY | 237 | 23 | 48 | C |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 138 | 47 | 48 | F |
| WORKFORCE | 180 | 26 | 24 | C |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 113 | 37 | 36 | D+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 187 | 6 | 9 | A- |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 166 | 11 | 9 | B- |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 92 | 44 | 35 | F |
| EDUCATION | 74 | 3 | 6 | A |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 16 | 44 | 36 | F |
| COST OF LIVING | 30 | 26 | 34 | C |
| OVERALL | 1233 | 36 | 41 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Kelly Ayotte, Republican
Population: 1,409,032
GDP growth (Q1 2025): -0.1%
Unemployment rate (May 2025): 3.1%
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, Energy Information Administration (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
