| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 274 | 19 | 24 |
| Workforce | 77 | 50 | 50 |
| Quality of Life | 121 | 36 | 39 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 151 | 37 | 47 |
| Economy | 216 | 27 | 7 |
| Education | 57 | 42 | 29 |
| Technology & Innovation | 67 | 49 | 49 |
| Business Friendliness | 13 | 50 | 44 |
| Cost of Living | 27 | 24 | 26 |
| Access to Capital | 6 | 39 | 46 |
| Overall | 1009 | 48 | 48 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Earl Ray Tomblin (D)
Population: 1,855,413
GDP growth: 3.3 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 6.2 percent
Top corporate rate: 7 percent
Top individual tax rate: 6.5 percent
Gasoline tax: 34.7 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa1/Stable
Major private employers: West Virginia University Healthcare, Charleston Area Medical Center, DuPont Washington Works, St. Mary's Medical Center, Arcelor Mittal, Marshall University, United Hospital Center, Ohio Valley Medical Center, Pilgrim's Pride, Camden Clark 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 (most recent senior-most tax-backed ratings), National Governors Association, Tax Foundation (2013), U.S. Census Bureau (2012 estimate)