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Arizona Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 273 | 8 | 3 | B+ |
| ECONOMY | 230 | 22 | 13 | C+ |
| WORKFORCE | 245 | 4 | 6 | A- |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 122 | 36 | 39 | D+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 130 | 35 | 32 | C- |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 130 | 25 | 20 | C+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 139 | 13 | 17 | B- |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 61 | 18 | 25 | C+ |
| EDUCATION | 39 | 43 | 47 | D+ |
| COST OF LIVING | 21 | 33 | 39 | C- |
| OVERALL | 1390 | 14 | 12 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Katie Hobbs, Democrat
Population: 7,623,818
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 1.40%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 4.80%
Top corporate tax rate: 4.90%
Top individual income tax rate: 2.50%
Gasoline tax: 37.40 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa1, 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
