| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 253 | 23 | 6 |
| Workforce | 97 | 47 | 49 |
| Quality of Life | 100 | 44 | 44 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 217 | 11 | 10 |
| Economy | 226 | 22 | 31 |
| Education | 91 | 12 | 23 |
| Technology & Innovation | 188 | 16 | 16 |
| Business Friendliness | 77 | 33 | 37 |
| Cost of Living | 37 | 14 | 15 |
| Access to Capital | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Overall | 1303 | 28 | 25 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: John Kasich (R)Â
Population: 11,544,225
GDP growth: 2.2 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 7 percent
Top corporate rate: None, but has gross receipts tax
Top individual tax rate: 5.925 percent    Â
Gasoline tax: 28 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa1/Stable
Major private employers: Cleveland Clinic Health System, Ohio State University, Ohio Health Hospitals, Procter & Gamble Co., Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., Mt. Carmel West Hospital, General Electric Aviation, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Timken Co., Tri HealthÂ
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)