| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 394 | 1 | 3 |
| Workforce | 195 | 11 | 14 |
| Quality of Life | 224 | 7 | 7 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 203 | 19 | 27 |
| Economy | 273 | 6 | 12 |
| Education | 73 | 30 | 22 |
| Technology & Innovation | 70 | 48 | 46 |
| Business Friendliness | 176 | 2 | 1 |
| Cost of Living | 25 | 26 | 30 |
| Access to Capital | 6 | 39 | 48 |
| Overall | 1639 | 1 | 7 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Dennis Daugaard (R)Â
Population: 833,354
GDP growth: 0.2 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 4.0 percent
Top corporate rate: None
Top individual tax rate: None       Â
Gasoline tax: 22 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: No general obligation debt, but would be rated Aa2/Stable
Major private employers: IBP Hog Market Inc., Rapid City Regional Hospital, Sanford USD Medical Center, Citibank South Dakota NA, John Morrell & Co., Regional Health Physicians Inc., Avera, Larson Manufacturing Co., Tyson Fresh Meats, Walmart Supercenter
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)