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 Economy
Utah ranked the nation’s best economy and No. 3 Best State overall
U.S. News & World Report — July 2022
#3 State with the Most Civic Engagement in Racial Equality
Utah No. 3 for racial equality
WalletHub — June 2022
Best Economic Outlook
Utah ranked No. 1 for the 15th year in a row
Rich States Poor States — April 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
#3 State for Business
Best States for Business
Forbes — Dec. 2019
For a decade, Forbes has ranked Utah a top-three Best State for Business, including six times in the No. 1 spot.
America’s Economic Star
Why Utah Has Become America’s Economic Star
The Wall Street Journal — Dec. 2019
Best Economic Outlook
Top 5 States With the Best Economic Outlooks
FOX Business / The Heritage Foundation — Dec. 2019
Utah has held the No. 1 spot since 2012.