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Missouri Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 237 | 21 | 23 | C+ |
| ECONOMY | 205 | 29 | 37 | C- |
| WORKFORCE | 129 | 49 | 48 | F |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 98 | 44 | 39 | D- |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 200 | 5 | 6 | A- |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 134 | 24 | 28 | B- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 89 | 38 | 29 | D+ |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 60 | 19 | 26 | C+ |
| EDUCATION | 43 | 37 | 8 | C- |
| COST OF LIVING | 34 | 10 | 4 | B+ |
| OVERALL | 1229 | 38 | 34 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Mike Kehoe, Republican
Population: 6,270,541
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 0.60%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 3.80%
Top corporate tax rate: 4.00%
Top individual income tax rate: 4.70%
Gasoline tax: 48.39 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
