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Ohio Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 333 | 1 | 1 | A+ |
| ECONOMY | 275 | 9 | 26 | B+ |
| WORKFORCE | 166 | 35 | 31 | D |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 165 | 18 | 17 | B- |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 226 | 1 | 2 | A+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 158 | 10 | 6 | B+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 129 | 16 | 25 | C+ |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 85 | 9 | 7 | A- |
| EDUCATION | 51 | 23 | 27 | C+ |
| COST OF LIVING | 35 | 9 | 7 | A- |
| OVERALL | 1623 | 1 | 5 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Mike DeWine, Republican
Population: 11,900,510
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 1.80%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 3.70%
Top corporate tax rate: None
Top individual income tax rate: 2.75%
Gasoline tax: 56.90 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
