#13 North Dakota (tie)
Top States 2011: North Dakota
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 197 | 20 | 15 |
| Workforce | 178 | 24 | 23 |
| Quality of Life | 248 | 9 | 13 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 167 | 28 | 20 |
| Economy | 221 | 1 | 3 |
| Education | 116 | 23 | 18 |
| Technology & Innovation | 26 | 48 | 47 |
| Business Friendliness | 160 | 9 | 10 |
| Access to Capital | 32 | 35 | 40 |
| Cost of Living | 32 | 19 | 17 |
| OVERALL | 1377 | 13 | 12 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Jack Dalrymple (R)
Population: 672,591
GDP (2009 per capita): $44,970
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 3.2 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 9,589 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): None
Corporate tax rate: 2.1-6.4 percent (7.0 percent for financial institutions)
Largest employers: Doosan Infracore, Supervalu, Nabors Industries
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
