35. New Hampshire
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New Hampshire Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2022 SCORE | 2022 RANK | 2021 Rank | 2021 Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORKFORCE | 225 | 22 | 30 | C+ |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 136 | 47 | 45 | F |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 158 | 32 | 35 | C+ |
| ECONOMY | 159 | 29 | 37 | D+ |
| LIFE, HEALTH & INCLUSION | 201 | 15 | 11 | C+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 92 | 39 | 18 | D- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 140 | 8 | 13 | B+ |
| EDUCATION | 112 | 6 | 4 | A- |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 9 | 48 | 40 | F |
| COST OF LIVING | 14 | 37 | 36 | D |
| OVERALL | 1246 | 35 | 37 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Chris Sununu, Republican
Population: 1,388,992
GDP growth (Q1 2022): 1.2%
Unemployment rate (May 2022): 2.1%
Top corporate tax rate: 7.6%
Top individual income tax rate: 5% (on dividend income and interest)
Gasoline tax: 23.83 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 (excluding 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence