| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 271 | 21 | 11 |
| Workforce | 168 | 19 | 9 |
| Quality of Life | 189 | 21 | 10 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 199 | 21 | 8 |
| Economy | 260 | 10 | 7 |
| Education | 61 | 39 | 45 |
| Technology & Innovation | 168 | 23 | 24 |
| Business Friendliness | 164 | 4 | 10 |
| Cost of Living | 40 | 11 | 6 |
| Access to Capital | 22 | 7 | 13 |
| Overall | 1542 | (Tie) 5 | 2 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Gary R. Herbert (R)
Population: 2,855,287
GDP growth: 3.4 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 4.6 percent
Top corporate rate: 5.0 percent
Top individual tax rate: 5.0 percent Â
Gasoline tax: 24.5 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa/Stable
Major private employers: University of Utah Health Care, Discover Financial Services, C.R. England Inc, Dixie Regional Medical Center, ICON Health and Fitness Inc, Kombea, Sun Products Corporation, University of Utah, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Maverik Inc.
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)