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Alaska Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 107 | 49 | 49 | F |
| ECONOMY | 169 | 44 | 50 | D- |
| WORKFORCE | 153 | 41 | 28 | D- |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 156 | 26 | 25 | C+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 78 | 47 | 41 | D- |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 72 | 47 | 47 | F |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 124 | 20 | 27 | C+ |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 9 | 50 | 49 | F |
| EDUCATION | 17 | 50 | 48 | F |
| COST OF LIVING | 27 | 22 | 26 | C+ |
| OVERALL | 912 | 49 | 50 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Mike Dunleavy, Republican
Population: 737,270
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 2.80%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 4.60%
Top corporate tax rate: 9.40%
Top individual income tax rate: None
Gasoline tax: 27.35 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa2, Stable/AA, 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
