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New Hampshire Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 184 | 43 | 47 | D |
| ECONOMY | 170 | 43 | 23 | D |
| WORKFORCE | 207 | 15 | 26 | C+ |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 189 | 7 | 11 | B+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 125 | 36 | 37 | D+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 84 | 45 | 44 | D- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 163 | 6 | 6 | B+ |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 30 | 41 | 44 | D- |
| EDUCATION | 66 | 9 | 3 | B+ |
| COST OF LIVING | 26 | 26 | 26 | C+ |
| OVERALL | 1244 | 34 | 36 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Kelly Ayotte, Republican
Population: 1,415,342
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 1.80%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 3.00%
Top corporate tax rate: 7.50%
Top individual income tax rate: None
Gasoline tax: 42.15 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
