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West Virginia Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 187 | 40 | 43 | D+ |
| ECONOMY | 146 | 48 | 42 | F |
| WORKFORCE | 147 | 44 | 43 | F |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 157 | 24 | 25 | C+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 147 | 27 | 24 | C+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 86 | 44 | 44 | D- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 109 | 30 | 15 | C- |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 14 | 49 | 41 | F |
| EDUCATION | 49 | 25 | 18 | C |
| COST OF LIVING | 43 | 1 | 1 | A+ |
| OVERALL | 1085 | 46 | 40 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Patrick Morrisey, Republican
Population: 1,766,147
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 1.40%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 4.30%
Top corporate tax rate: 6.50%
Top individual income tax rate: 4.58%
Gasoline tax: 54.10 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa2, Positive/AA-, Positive
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
