| Category | Score | 2014 Rank | 2013 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 263 | 22 | 12 |
| Workforce | 202 | 8 (Tie) | 8 |
| Quality of Life | 228 | 5 | 5 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 226 | 10 (Tie) | 2 |
| Economy | 285 | 7 | 2 |
| Education | 84 | 22 (Tie) | 36 |
| Technology & Innovation | 36 | 49 | 46 |
| Business Friendliness | 161 | 7 | 6 |
| Cost of Living | 39 | 12 (Tie) | 30 |
| Access to Capital | 3 | 45 (Tie) | 29 |
| Overall | 1527 | 10 | 3 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Jack, Dalrymple, Republican
Population: 723,393
GDP growth: 9.7 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2014): 2.6 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 4.53 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 3.22 percent
Gasoline tax: 41 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa1/stable
Major private employer: Sanford-Health
Economic profile sources: Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute, Moody's Investor Service, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Dakota Workforce Intelligence Network
