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Iowa Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 248 | 15 | 19 | B- |
| ECONOMY | 183 | 37 | 39 | D+ |
| WORKFORCE | 155 | 38 | 41 | D- |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 162 | 20 | 16 | C+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 192 | 8 | 11 | A- |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 136 | 23 | 29 | B- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 137 | 14 | 24 | B- |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 37 | 39 | 37 | D |
| EDUCATION | 51 | 23 | 38 | C+ |
| COST OF LIVING | 36 | 6 | 9 | A- |
| OVERALL | 1337 | 19 | 24 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Kim Reynolds, Republican
Population: 3,238,387
GDP growth (Q1 2026): -0.10%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 3.20%
Top corporate tax rate: 7.10%
Top individual income tax rate: 3.80%
Gasoline tax: 48.4 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
