Accolades & Rankings
Utah continues to be at the forefront of innovative and awe-inspiring economic opportunity initiatives. The state’s robust list of accolades is impressive, such as being the best-managed state in America and the number one state for economic outlook and recovery. Utah also maintains a AAA bond rating dating back to 1965 when Standard & Poor’s initiated its rating system. And today, all three rating organizations continue to classify Utah with a AAA bond rating.
Below, we’ve included a sampling of some of our recent recognition.
Best-Performing Cities
For the third consecutive year Provo-Orem, Utah, is the No. 1 best-performing city
Milken Institute — May 2023
Best Economic Outlook
Utah ranked No. 1 for the 16th year in a row
Rich States Poor States — April 2023
Best State & Best Economy
Utah ranked the nation’s best economy and No. 1 overall
U.S. News & World Report — April 2023
Best Small Cities for Starting a Business
4 of the top 5 best small cities for starting a business are in Utah
WalletHub — April 2023
#2 Most Financially Literate State
Utah is the No. 2 most financially literate state
WalletHub — April 2023
Best State to Start a Business
Utah is the No. 1 best state to start a business
WalletHub — January 2023
#2 Best Employment
U.S. News & World Report — August 2022
#3 Best Growth
#3 State with the Most Civic Engagement in Racial Equality
Utah No. 3 for racial equality
WalletHub — June 2022
#1 State for COVID-19 Performance
For its combined ranking of economy, education, and mortality
The Wall Street Journal — April 2022
Best-Performing Large Cities
Best-Performing Cities 2022
#1 = Provo-Orem
#3 = Salt Lake City
#13 = Ogden-Clearfield
Milken Institute — March 2022
Best-Performing Small Cities
Best-Performing Cities 2022
#1 = Logan
#2 = St. George
Milken Institute — March 2022
Best Economic Outlook
Utah ranked No. 1 for the 14th year in a row
Rich States Poor States — May 2021
#4 State For Millennial Business Owners
The Best States for Millennial Business Owners
Zippia — Dec. 2020