#13 South Dakota (tie)
Top States 2011: South Dakota
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 248 | 7 | 4 |
| Workforce | 198 | 15 | 15 |
| Quality of Life | 266 | 5 | 11 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 106 | 42 | 27 |
| Economy | 180 | 11 | 4 |
| Education | 124 | 20 | 21 |
| Technology & Innovation | 22 | 49 | 49 |
| Business Friendliness | 176 | 3 | 3 |
| Access to Capital | 32 | 35 | 40 |
| Cost of Living | 25 | 26 | 5 |
| OVERALL | 1377 | 13 | 7 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Dennis Daugaard (R)
Population: 814,180
GDP (2009 per capita): $44,261
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 4.8 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 3,974 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $127 million
Corporate tax rate: 0.25-6.0 percent for financial institutions only
Largest employers: Wells Fargo, John Morrell & Co, Citigroup
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
