#41 Alabama
Top States 2011: Alabama
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 216 | 16 | 14 |
| Workforce | 195 | 16 | 14 |
| Quality of Life | 115 | 49 | 48 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 182 | 24 | 27 |
| Economy | 87 | 39 | 40 |
| Education | 69 | 44 | 42 |
| Technology & Innovation | 83 | 33 | 30 |
| Business Friendliness | 86 | 29 | 32 |
| Access to Capital | 32 | 35 | 40 |
| Cost of Living | 40 | 11 | 11 |
| OVERALL | 1105 | 41 | 43 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Robert Bentley (R)
Population: 4,779,736
GDP (2009 per capita): $32,390
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 9.6 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 1,433 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $979 million
Corporate tax rate: 6.5 percent
Largest employers: Honda Manufacturing, International Paper, Austal USA (Excludes Retail)
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
