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Wyoming Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 190 | 37 | 42 | D+ |
| ECONOMY | 249 | 14 | 11 | B |
| WORKFORCE | 159 | 36 | 35 | D |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 157 | 24 | 29 | C+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 140 | 29 | 27 | C+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 101 | 36 | 44 | D+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 183 | 2 | 12 | A |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 42 | 35 | 36 | D+ |
| EDUCATION | 76 | 2 | 16 | A |
| COST OF LIVING | 37 | 5 | 7 | A- |
| OVERALL | 1334 | 20 | 31 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Mark Gordon, Republican
Population: 588,753
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 1.30%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 3.40%
Top corporate tax rate: None
Top individual income tax rate: None
Gasoline tax: 42.40 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): None/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
