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West Virginia Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2025 SCORE | 2025 RANK | 2024 RANK | 2025 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMY | 195 | 42 | 28 | D+ |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 164 | 43 | 45 | D |
| WORKFORCE | 144 | 43 | 47 | D- |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 158 | 24 | 3 | B- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 163 | 15 | 17 | B |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 142 | 25 | 31 | C |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 92 | 44 | 47 | F |
| EDUCATION | 59 | 18 | 10 | B- |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 17 | 41 | 50 | F |
| COST OF LIVING | 58 | 1 | 1 | A+ |
| OVERALL | 1192 | 40 | 40 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Patrick Morissey, Republican
Population: 1,769,979
GDP growth (Q1 2025): -2.3%
Unemployment rate (May 2025): 3.8%
Top corporate tax rate: 6.5%
Top individual income tax rate: 4.82%
Gasoline tax: 54.10 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa2, 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
