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Wisconsin Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 228 | 24 | 18 | C+ |
| ECONOMY | 258 | 10 | 28 | B |
| WORKFORCE | 178 | 29 | 27 | D+ |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 109 | 40 | 38 | D |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 181 | 11 | 13 | B+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 110 | 30 | 26 | C- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 117 | 26 | 32 | C |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 53 | 26 | 20 | C |
| EDUCATION | 60 | 13 | 35 | B |
| COST OF LIVING | 30 | 15 | 12 | B |
| OVERALL | 1324 | 22 | 21 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Tony Evers, Democrat
Population: 5,972,787
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 0.90%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 3.40%
Top corporate tax rate: 7.90%
Top individual income tax rate: 7.65%
Gasoline tax: 51.30 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
