| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 303 | 10 | 13 |
| Workforce | 154 | 23 | 19 |
| Quality of Life | 228 | 4 | 13 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 209 | 16 | 19 |
| Economy | 279 | 4 | 9 |
| Education | 73 | 30 | 18 |
| Technology & Innovation | 107 | 36 | 34 |
| Business Friendliness | 170 | 3 | 6 |
| Cost of Living | 46 | 5 | 11 |
| Access to Capital | 6 | 39 | 32 |
| Overall | 1575 | 4 | 6 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Dave Heineman (R)Â
Population: 1,855,525
GDP growth: 1.5 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 3.8 percentÂ
Top corporate rate: 7.81 percent
Top individual tax rate: 6.84 percent
Gasoline tax: 25.5 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: No general obligation date, but would be rated Aa2 /StableÂ
Major private employers: University of Nebraska, First Data, Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Tyson Fresh Meats, Union Pacific Railroad Co., Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co., Creighton University, ConAgra Foods, JBS Swift and Co.
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)