| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 300 | 12 | 16 |
| Workforce | 199 | 8 | 10 |
| Quality of Life | 226 | 5 | 5 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 233 | 2 | 15 |
| Economy | 298 | 2 | 2 |
| Education | 64 | 36 | 19 |
| Technology & Innovation | 79 | 46 | 47 |
| Business Friendliness | 161 | 6 | 4 |
| Cost of Living | 21 | 30 | 28 |
| Access to Capital | 11 | 29 | 43 |
| Overall | 1592 | 3 | 5 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Jack Dalrymple (R)
Population: 699,628
GDP growth: 13.4 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 3.2 percent
Top corporate rate: 5.15 percent
Top individual tax rate: 3.99 percent
Gasoline tax: 23 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa1/Stable
Major private employers: North Dakota State University, Altru Health System, Sanford Health, St. Alexius Medical Center, Trinity Health, US Bank, Bobcat Co., Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Dakota, Noridian Mutual Insurance Co., LM Wind Power
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)