#33 Arkansas
Top States 2011: Arkansas
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 285 | 1 | 2 |
| Workforce | 233 | 10 | 11 |
| Quality of Life | 128 | 45 | 43 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 113 | 40 | 36 |
| Economy | 185 | 9 | 27 |
| Education | 104 | 31 | 33 |
| Technology & Innovation | 47 | 44 | 44 |
| Business Friendliness | 46 | 44 | 39 |
| Access to Capital | 32 | 35 | 40 |
| Cost of Living | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| OVERALL | 1220 | 33 | 32 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Mike Beebe (D)
Population: 2,915,918
GDP (2009 per capita): $31,769
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 7.8 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 907 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): None
Corporate tax rate: 1.0-6.5 percent
Largest employers: Wal-Mart Stores, Tyson Foods, OK Industries
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
