#9 Iowa
Top States 2011: Iowa
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 285 | 1 | 1 |
| Workforce | 181 | 21 | 20 |
| Quality of Life | 217 | 18 | 17 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 122 | 37 | 32 |
| Economy | 189 | 5 | 10 |
| Education | 129 | 15 | 16 |
| Technology & Innovation | 93 | 28 | 29 |
| Business Friendliness | 154 | 11 | 12 |
| Access to Capital | 32 | 35 | 36 |
| Cost of Living | 37 | 14 | 17 |
| OVERALL | 1439 | 9 | 6 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Terry Branstad (R)
Population: 3,046,355
GDP (2009 per capita): $41,247
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 6.0 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 878 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $186 million
Corporate tax rate: 6.0-12.0 percent (5.0 percent financial institutions)
Largest employers: Hy-Vee, Deere & Co, Wells Fargo
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
