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Idaho Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 170 | 45 | 38 | F |
| ECONOMY | 249 | 14 | 7 | B |
| WORKFORCE | 202 | 16 | 38 | C+ |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 153 | 28 | 19 | C+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 144 | 28 | 25 | C+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 107 | 34 | 25 | C- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 148 | 12 | 10 | B |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 33 | 40 | 50 | D- |
| EDUCATION | 36 | 47 | 49 | D |
| COST OF LIVING | 27 | 22 | 26 | C+ |
| OVERALL | 1269 | 30 | 27 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Brad Little, Republican
Population: 2,029,733
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 0.60%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 3.70%
Top corporate tax rate: 5.30%
Top individual income tax rate: 5.30%
Gasoline tax: 51.4 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aaa, 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
