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Mississippi Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 199 | 34 | 44 | C- |
| ECONOMY | 192 | 36 | 49 | D+ |
| WORKFORCE | 132 | 48 | 49 | F |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 156 | 26 | 21 | C+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 177 | 13 | 7 | B |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 88 | 43 | 40 | D |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 97 | 36 | 34 | D+ |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 42 | 35 | 41 | D+ |
| EDUCATION | 41 | 41 | 20 | D+ |
| COST OF LIVING | 33 | 11 | 12 | B+ |
| OVERALL | 1157 | 43 | 45 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Tate Reeves, Republican
Population: 2,954,160
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 2.50%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 3.80%
Top corporate tax rate: 4.00%
Top individual income tax rate: 4.00%
Gasoline tax: 39.80 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa2, 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
