#47 Mississippi
Top States 2011: Mississippi
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 178 | 31 | 11 |
| Workforce | 184 | 20 | 21 |
| Quality of Life | 135 | 41 | 42 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 150 | 32 | 45 |
| Economy | 87 | 39 | 35 |
| Education | 51 | 48 | 49 |
| Technology & Innovation | 43 | 45 | 46 |
| Business Friendliness | 44 | 45 | 47 |
| Access to Capital | 32 | 35 | 40 |
| Cost of Living | 41 | 10 | 13 |
| OVERALL | 945 | 47 | 45 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Haley Barbour (R)
Population: 2,967,297
GDP (2009 per capita): $29,225
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 10.3 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 6,930 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $634 million
Corporate tax rate: 3.0-5.0 percent
Largest employers: Huntington Ingalls Industries, Sanderson Farms, Howard Industries (Excludes Retail)
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
