Mississippi
50. Mississippi
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Mississippi Rating and Rating
| CATEGORY | 2022 SCORE | 2022 RANK | 2021 RANK | 2022 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORKFORCE | 169 | 47 | 41 | D- |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 141 | 46 | 38 | F |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 210 | 17 | 7 | B+ |
| ECONOMY | 86 | 49 | 42 | F |
| LIFE, HEALTH & INCLUSION | 148 | 33 | 37 | D+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 68 | 48 | 48 | F |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 51 | 50 | 43 | F |
| EDUCATION | 59 | 46 | 43 | D- |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 16 | 41 | 32 | D- |
| COST OF LIVING | 50 | 1 | 1 | A+ |
| OVERALL | 998 | 50 | 45 |
Financial Profile
Governor: Tate Reeves, Republican
Inhabitants: 2,949,965
GDP progress (Q1 2022): -1.3%
Unemployment fee (Could 2022): 4%
High company tax fee: 5%
High particular person revenue tax fee: 5%
Gasoline tax: 18.79 cents/gallon
Bond score (Moody’s/S&P): Aa2, secure/AA, secure
Financial profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Financial Evaluation, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Directors, American Petroleum Institute (excluding 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody’s Investor Service, S&P International Market Intelligence