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Vermont Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 190 | 37 | 40 | D+ |
| ECONOMY | 193 | 35 | 35 | D+ |
| WORKFORCE | 171 | 33 | 40 | D+ |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 233 | 1 | 1 | A+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 115 | 37 | 35 | D+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 71 | 48 | 42 | F |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 126 | 18 | 25 | C+ |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 28 | 42 | 44 | D- |
| EDUCATION | 52 | 22 | 20 | C+ |
| COST OF LIVING | 28 | 21 | 25 | B- |
| OVERALL | 1207 | 40 | 38 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Phil Scott, Republican
Population: 644,663
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 0.60%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 2.60%
Top corporate tax rate: 8.50%
Top individual income tax rate: 8.75%
Gasoline tax: 49.91 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
