North Carolina Named in Top 10 States for Economy & Growth by U.S. News & World Report

North Carolina --  According to U.S. News & World Report, North Carolina has the #7 Best Economy and #5 Best Growth in the nation. The Best States rankings assess each of the 50 states in a number of areas, such as infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime and corrections, health care, education, and the environment. 

 North Carolina rose six spots from its 2024 ranking of #19 to become the thirteenth state overall.

“We have long known that North Carolina is a top state to live, work, and raise a family,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am proud of our state’s work to grow our economy and make it work for more people. But we cannot rest on our laurels. We must invest in public education, health care, infrastructure, public safety, and workforce development to ensure our state’s competitive status for years to come.”  

U.S. News’ Best States rankings draw upon 71 metrics and thousands of data points to measure how well U.S. states are performing for their citizens.

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