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Florida Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 207 | 32 | 16 | C- |
| ECONOMY | 254 | 11 | 1 | B |
| WORKFORCE | 269 | 2 | 2 | A+ |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 143 | 30 | 22 | C |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 169 | 15 | 22 | B |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 158 | 10 | 12 | B+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 102 | 33 | 23 | C- |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 97 | 4 | 3 | A |
| EDUCATION | 47 | 29 | 29 | C |
| COST OF LIVING | 13 | 48 | 48 | D- |
| OVERALL | 1459 | 8 | 3 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Ron DeSantis, Republican
Population: 23,462,518
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 1.60%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 4.80%
Top corporate tax rate: 5.50%
Top individual income tax rate: None
Gasoline tax: 58.50 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aaa, 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
