#11 Kansas
Top States 2011: Kansas
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 182 | 27 | 22 |
| Workforce | 220 | 13 | 13 |
| Quality of Life | 192 | 26 | 27 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 193 | 19 | 8 |
| Economy | 159 | 16 | 7 |
| Education | 115 | 24 | 11 |
| Technology & Innovation | 88 | 30 | 31 |
| Business Friendliness | 148 | 14 | 18 |
| Access to Capital | 46 | 28 | 33 |
| Cost of Living | 44 | 7 | 5 |
| OVERALL | 1387 | 11 | 11 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Sam Brownback (R)
Population: 2,853,118
GDP (2009 per capita): $39,913
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 6.6 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 1,473 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $492 million
Corporate tax rate: 4.0 percent (2.25 percent financial institutions)
Largest employers: Sprint/Nextel, Cessna Aircraft, Spirit AeroSystems (Excludes Retail)
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
