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Illinois Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 320 | 3 | 8 | A+ |
| ECONOMY | 205 | 29 | 44 | C- |
| WORKFORCE | 174 | 31 | 19 | D+ |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 158 | 22 | 23 | C+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 155 | 23 | 19 | B- |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 157 | 12 | 6 | B+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 72 | 44 | 38 | D- |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 81 | 12 | 5 | B+ |
| EDUCATION | 70 | 7 | 3 | A- |
| COST OF LIVING | 17 | 41 | 34 | D+ |
| OVERALL | 1409 | 12 | 13 |
Economic Profile
Governor: JB Pritzker, Democrat
Population: 12,719,141
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 0.50%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 5.10%
Top corporate tax rate: 9.50%
Top individual income tax rate: 4.95%
Gasoline tax: 84.80 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): A2, Stable/A-, 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
