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Montana Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 137 | 48 | 45 | F |
| ECONOMY | 244 | 18 | 23 | B- |
| WORKFORCE | 159 | 36 | 50 | D |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 131 | 35 | 35 | C- |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 134 | 33 | 32 | C |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 104 | 35 | 38 | D+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 86 | 40 | 29 | D |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 20 | 46 | 46 | F |
| EDUCATION | 56 | 18 | 27 | B- |
| COST OF LIVING | 23 | 30 | 31 | C |
| OVERALL | 1094 | 45 | 48 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Greg Gianforte, Republican
Population: 1,144,694
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 1.10%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 3.40%
Top corporate tax rate: 6.75%
Top individual income tax rate: 5.65%
Gasoline tax: 52.15 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa1, Stable/Not Rated
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
