13. Nebraska
Business friendliness makes the Cornhusker State attractive, but workers are in short supply.
Nebraska Score and Ranking
| Category | 2021 Score | 2021 Rank | 2019 Rank | 2021 Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 230 | 24 | 5 | B |
| Infrastructure | 178 | 33 | 22 | C- |
| Life, Health & Inclusion | 252 | 9 | -- | B+ |
| Workforce | 137 | 40 | 26 | D- |
| Economy | 170 | 7 | 9 | A- |
| Business Friendliness | 151 | 6 | 10 | A- |
| Access to Capital | 49 | 39 | 41 | F |
| Technology & Innovation | 71 | 37 | 33 | D+ |
| Education | 96 | 11 | 6 | B |
| Cost of Living | 53 | 16 | 17 | B |
| Overall | 1387 | 13 | 8 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Pete Ricketts, Republican
Population: 1,937,552
GDP growth (Q1 2021): 6.1%
Unemployment rate (May 2021): 2.6%
Top corporate tax rate: 7.81%
Top individual income tax rate: 6.84%
Gasoline tax: 29.60 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa1, stable/AAA, stable
Major private employers: Wal-Mart, Berkshire Hathaway
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 (excluding 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence