#16 Missouri
Top States 2011: Missouri
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 260 | 3 | 5 |
| Workforce | 147 | 33 | 29 |
| Quality of Life | 155 | 34 | 39 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 219 | 9 | 7 |
| Economy | 122 | 29 | 29 |
| Education | 126 | 17 | 15 |
| Technology & Innovation | 119 | 23 | 24 |
| Business Friendliness | 94 | 25 | 25 |
| Access to Capital | 58 | 22 | 20 |
| Cost of Living | 43 | 8 | 9 |
| OVERALL | 1343 | 16 | 17 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Jay Nixon (D)
Population: 5,988,927
GDP (2009 per capita): $35,594
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 8.9 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 1,037 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $704 million
Corporate tax rate: 6.25 percent (7.0 percent financial institutions)
Largest employers: Boeing, AT&T, Schnuck Markets)
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
