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Nebraska Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 195 | 36 | 30 | D+ |
| ECONOMY | 213 | 26 | 19 | C |
| WORKFORCE | 195 | 18 | 17 | C |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 184 | 10 | 8 | B |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 162 | 17 | 15 | B |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 84 | 45 | 32 | D- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 157 | 9 | 8 | B |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 39 | 37 | 41 | D+ |
| EDUCATION | 53 | 20 | 29 | C+ |
| COST OF LIVING | 24 | 29 | 24 | C+ |
| OVERALL | 1306 | 26 | 15 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Jim Pillen, Republican
Population: 2,018,006
GDP growth (Q1 2026): -0.90%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 3.00%
Top corporate tax rate: 4.55%
Top individual income tax rate: 4.55%
Gasoline tax: 51.10 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
