Veronaa | Istock | Getty Images
Oklahoma Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 237 | 21 | 34 | C+ |
| ECONOMY | 172 | 41 | 32 | D |
| WORKFORCE | 149 | 42 | 42 | D- |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 103 | 41 | 42 | D- |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 214 | 3 | 1 | A+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 110 | 30 | 42 | C- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 126 | 18 | 20 | C+ |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 46 | 33 | 33 | D+ |
| EDUCATION | 34 | 48 | 43 | D |
| COST OF LIVING | 29 | 19 | 18 | B- |
| OVERALL | 1220 | 39 | 37 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Kevin Stitt, Republican
Population: 4,123,288
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 1.20%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 4.10%
Top corporate tax rate: 4.00%
Top individual income tax rate: 4.50%
Gasoline tax: 38.40 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
