| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 277 | 17 | 1 |
| Workforce | 135 | 31 | 29 |
| Quality of Life | 119 | 38 | 45 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 211 | 14 | 22 |
| Economy | 184 | 42 | 38 |
| Education | 55 | 43 | 35 |
| Technology & Innovation | 117 | 31 | 31 |
| Business Friendliness | 62 | 37 | 41 |
| Cost of Living | 48 | 3 | 4 |
| Access to Capital | 6 | 39 | 45 |
| Overall | 1214 | 36 | 36 (tie) |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Steve L. Beshear (D)Â
Population: 4,380,415
GDP growth: 1.4 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 8.1 percent
Top corporate rate: 6 percent
Top individual tax rate: 6 percent Â
Gasoline tax: 29.9 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa2/Negative
Major private employers: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Humana Inc., Norton Psychiatric Center, University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Inc., UPS Worldport, Ford Motor Co. Truck Plant, General Electric Appliances, All Appliance Repair Service, Kosair Children's Hospital
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)