| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 182 | 36 | 23 |
| Workforce | 120 | 39 | 34 |
| Quality of Life | 220 | 8 | 17 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 213 | 13 | 16 |
| Economy | 239 | 16 | 37 |
| Education | 77 | 26 | 40 |
| Technology & Innovation | 197 | 14 | 15 |
| Business Friendliness | 99 | 25 | 17 |
| Cost of Living | 13 | 38 | 38 |
| Access to Capital | 20 | 11 | 13 |
| Overall | 1380 | 17 | 18 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: John Kitzhaber (D)Â
Population: 3,899,353
GDP growth: 3.9 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 7.8 percent
Top corporate rate: 7.6 percent
Top individual tax rate: 9.9 percent
Gasoline tax: 31 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa1/Stable
Major private employers: Oregon Health and Science University, Oregon State University, Nike Inc., Hewlett-Packard, Kaiser Permanente, Peace Health, Samaritan Health Services, University of Oregon, Lane Community College, Portland International Airport, Rogue Valley Medical Center
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)