| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 317 | 6 | 20 |
| Workforce | 146 | 25 | 26 |
| Quality of Life | 98 | 45 | 47 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 195 | 27 | 29 |
| Economy | 189 | 40 | 6 |
| Education | 64 | 36 | 43 |
| Technology & Innovation | 113 | 34 | 35 |
| Business Friendliness | 62 | 37 | 30 |
| Cost of Living | 38 | 13 | 13 |
| Access to Capital | 6 | 39 | 41 |
| Overall | 1228 | (Tie) 33 | 38 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Robert Bentley (R)Â
Population: 4,822,023
GDP growth: 1.2 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 6.9 percent
Top corporate rate: 6.5 percent
Top individual tax rate: 5 percent
Gasoline tax: 20.9 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa1/Stable
Major private employers: Alabama Power Company, Hunstville Hospital, John Manske, University Hospital-UAB, Russell Brands, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama LLC, Gulf Coast Interiors, University of South Alabama, Sears Hometown Store, DCH Regional Medical Center
Economic profile sources: American Petroleum Institute (April 2013), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2012), Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2013 release), CareerOneStop, Moody's Investors Service (senior-most tax-backed ratings), National Governors Association, Tax Foundation (2013), U.S. Census Bureau (2012 estimate)