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New Hampshire Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2023 SCORE | 2023 RANK | 2022 RANK | 2023 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORKFORCE | 201 | 34 | 22 | D+ |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 157 | 42 | 47 | D- |
| ECONOMY | 132 | 44 | 29 | D |
| LIFE, HEALTH & INCLUSION | 218 | 15 | 15 | B- |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 118 | 36 | 32 | C- |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 122 | 35 | 39 | D+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 136 | 4 | 8 | A- |
| EDUCATION | 79 | 8 | 6 | A- |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 21 | 32 | 48 | D+ |
| COST OF LIVING | 13 | 40 | 37 | D- |
| OVERALL | 1197 | 40 | 35 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Chris Sununu, Republican
Population: 1,395,231
GDP growth (Q1 2023): 1.30%
Unemployment rate (May 2023): 1.90%
Top corporate tax rate: 7.50%
Top individual income tax rate: 5% (on dividends and interest income only)
Gasoline tax: 42.23 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa1, Stable/AA, Positive
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
