| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 234 | 27 | 35 |
| Workforce | 180 | 17 | 18 |
| Quality of Life | 169 | 24 | 24 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 230 | 4 | 6 |
| Economy | 228 | 21 | 14 |
| Education | 86 | 15 | 21 |
| Technology & Innovation | 132 | 29 | 30 |
| Business Friendliness | 148 | 12 | 16 |
| Cost of Living | 44 | 7 | 10 |
| Access to Capital | 8 | 35 | 25 |
| Overall | 1459 | 14 | 15 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Sam Brownback (R)Â
Population: 2,885,905
GDP growth: 1.4 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 5.7 percent
Top corporate rate: 7 percent
Top individual tax rate: 4.9 percent
Gasoline tax: 25 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa1/Negative
Major private employers: Sprint-Nextel, Cessna Aircraft Co., Hawker Beechcraft Corp., Via Christi Hospital, FairPoint Communications, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Johnson County Community College, Kansas State University, Koch Industries Inc., Tyson Fresh Meats
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)