Top States 2011: Kentucky
#35 Kentucky
Top States 2011: Kentucky
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 258 | 4 | 12 |
| Workforce | 179 | 22 | 25 |
| Quality of Life | 126 | 46 | 46 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 202 | 16 | 4 |
| Economy | 104 | 36 | 44 |
| Education | 99 | 32 | 37 |
| Technology & Innovation | 69 | 36 | 35 |
| Business Friendliness | 60 | 36 | 39 |
| Access to Capital | 34 | 34 | 38 |
| Cost of Living | 50 | 1 | 3 |
| OVERALL | 1181 | 35 | 40 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Steve Beshear (D)
Population: 4,339,367
GDP (2009 per capita): $32,149
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 9.8 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 1,777 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $780 million
Corporate tax rate: 4.0-6.0 percent
Largest employers: Humana, Toyota, Ford (Excludes retailers)
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development