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America's Top States For Business - 2008
#28 Oklahoma
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Skyline of Oklahoma City from Interstate 40. (Photo: Nicholas T)
Category Score 2008 Rank 2007 Rank
Cost of Doing Business 310
6 8
Workforce 162 30 9
Economy 196 3 26
Education 71 45 47
Quality of Life 62 41 42
Technology & Innovation 50 35 35
Transportation 45 34 35
Cost of Living 47 4 3
Business Friendliness 25 23 42
Access to Capital 16 35 28
OVERALL 984 28 32

 

ECONOMIC PROFILE

 
Year of Statehood:  1907

Governor: Brad Henry (D)

Population:  3,617,316

Gross State Product:  $29,470 (per capita)

Growth Rate:  4.0%

Unemployment Rate:  4.3%

Major Industries: Agriculture, Farming, Oil, Natural Gas

Related Links:

State Economic Developments: http://www.okcommerce.gov/

Official State Web site: http://www.ok.gov/


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