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Indiana Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 314 | 4 | 6 | A |
| ECONOMY | 211 | 27 | 19 | C |
| WORKFORCE | 172 | 32 | 33 | D+ |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 82 | 48 | 48 | F |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 215 | 2 | 3 | A+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 149 | 16 | 17 | B |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 150 | 10 | 5 | B |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 58 | 20 | 22 | C+ |
| EDUCATION | 49 | 25 | 46 | C |
| COST OF LIVING | 36 | 6 | 2 | A- |
| OVERALL | 1436 | 10 | 9 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Mike Braun, Republican
Population: 6,973,333
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 2.20%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 3.30%
Top corporate tax rate: 4.90%
Top individual income tax rate: 2.95%
Gasoline tax: 71.9 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
