#21 Wyoming
Top States 2011: Wyoming
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 173 | 34 | 13 |
| Workforce | 228 | 11 | 12 |
| Quality of Life | 268 | 4 | 10 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 119 | 38 | 24 |
| Economy | 210 | 2 | 9 |
| Education | 125 | 18 | 22 |
| Technology & Innovation | 11 | 50 | 50 |
| Business Friendliness | 118 | 21 | 20 |
| Access to Capital | 32 | 35 | 27 |
| Cost of Living | 24 | 27 | 27 |
| OVERALL | 1308 | 21 | 14 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Matt Mead (R)
Population: 563,626
GDP (2009 per capita): $65,199
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 6.0 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 2,331 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): None
Corporate tax rate: None
Largest employers: Xanterra Parks and Resorts, The Industrial, Elkhorn Construction
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
