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Nevada Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 239 | 20 | 13 | B- |
| ECONOMY | 240 | 19 | 17 | B- |
| WORKFORCE | 188 | 22 | 18 | C- |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 117 | 39 | 36 | D+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 133 | 34 | 36 | C |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 100 | 38 | 49 | D+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 136 | 15 | 33 | C+ |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 55 | 23 | 30 | C |
| EDUCATION | 24 | 49 | 50 | F |
| COST OF LIVING | 19 | 37 | 34 | D+ |
| OVERALL | 1251 | 33 | 42 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Joe Lombardo, Republican
Population: 3,282,188
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 2.90%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 5.20%
Top corporate tax rate: None
Top individual income tax rate: None
Gasoline tax: 42.21 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa1, 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
