| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 226 | 30 | 30 |
| Workforce | 194 | 13 | 13 |
| Quality of Life | 93 | 47 | 46 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 185 | 30 | 5 |
| Economy | 96 | 50 | 50 |
| Education | 28 | 50 | 50 |
| Technology & Innovation | 94 | 42 | 44 |
| Business Friendliness | 111 | 22 | 18 |
| Cost of Living | 34 | 17 | 22 |
| Access to Capital | 6 | 39 | 34 |
| Overall | 1067 | 46 | 45 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Brian Sandoval (R)
Population: 2,758,931
GDP growth: 1.5 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 9.5 percent
Top corporate rate: None
Top individual tax rate: None       Â
Gasoline tax: 33.1 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa2/Stable
Major private employers: Bellagio Hotel, MGM Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas Sands Corp., Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, Wynn Las Vegas LLC, Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Renown Regional Medical Center, Senior Dimensions
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)