| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 276 | 18 | 35 |
| Workforce | 127 | 33 | 44 |
| Quality of Life | 219 | 9 | 1 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 103 | 45 | 46 |
| Economy | 173 | 43 | 34 |
| Education | 108 | 2 | 8 |
| Technology & Innovation | 135 | 27 | 26 |
| Business Friendliness | 145 | 13 | 2 |
| Cost of Living | 11 | 40 | 40 |
| Access to Capital | 18 | 15 | 19 |
| Overall | 1315 | 27 | 19 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Maggie Hassan (D)
Population: 1,320,718
GDP growth: 0.5 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 5.3 percent
Top corporate rate: 8.5 percent
Top individual tax rate: 5 percent Â
Gasoline tax: 19.6 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa1/Stable
Major private employers: University System of New Hampshire, Elliot Hospital, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Care System, Fidelity Investments, J. Jill Group Distribution Center, Concord Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, Catholic Medical Center, Whirlpool Corp.
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)