#10 Nebraska
Top States 2011: Nebraska
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 213 | 17 | 18 |
| Workforce | 193 | 17 | 18 |
| Quality of Life | 239 | 12 | 21 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 152 | 31 | 18 |
| Economy | 189 | 5 | 14 |
| Education | 124 | 20 | 22 |
| Technology & Innovation | 75 | 35 | 37 |
| Business Friendliness | 170 | 5 | 8 |
| Access to Capital | 32 | 35 | 40 |
| Cost of Living | 45 | 6 | 5 |
| OVERALL | 1432 | 10 | 13 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Dave Heineman (R)
Population: 1,826,341
GDP (2009 per capita): $42,605
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 4.1 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 2,788 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $314 million
Corporate tax rate: 5.58-7.81 percent
Largest employers: Tyson Foods, Alegent Health, First Data Card Services Group
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
