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Nebraska Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2023 SCORE | 2023 RANK | 2022 RANK | 2023 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORKFORCE | 193 | 36 | 32 | D+ |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 187 | 35 | 22 | C- |
| ECONOMY | 163 | 34 | 13 | D+ |
| LIFE, HEALTH & INCLUSION | 195 | 22 | 7 | C+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 176 | 19 | 16 | B+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 125 | 33 | 24 | D+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 132 | 8 | 12 | B+ |
| EDUCATION | 73 | 20 | 24 | B |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 17 | 40 | 32 | D |
| COST OF LIVING | 36 | 12 | 19 | B+ |
| OVERALL | 1297 | 28 | 7 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Jim Pillen, Republican
Population: 1,967,923
GDP growth (Q1 2023): 12.30%
Unemployment rate (May 2023): 1.90%
Top corporate tax rate: 7.50%
Top individual income tax rate: 6.64%
Gasoline tax: 44.10 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa1, Stable/AAA, Stable
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
