Utah Business Magazine recently compiled an impressive list of top national rankings achieved last year by the state of Utah. The publication’s editors explained that they compiled their list to offer proof that Utah is the best state in America. A vibrant business community is like a beating heart for any state. It’s not just about individual businesses thriving, but about creating a dynamic ecosystem that benefits everyone.
This is due in part to an unparalleled business community and vibrant startup culture of the state. These key factors significantly contribute to Utah’s economic outlook. Utah also achieved high rankings in self-reliance, charity, happiness, outdoor recreation, and social mobility. These national rankings and awards help to highlight the place residents of the Beehive State call home, and underline each citizen’s contribution to the outstanding state of Utah.
Utah Business Magazine often reports on recognitions for Utah’s thriving professional community. Through events, magazine, and website, the publication highlights the ideas, innovations and people behind Utah’s business success stories.
Residents of Layton City, Utah, enjoy a thriving economy with consistent growth in business and career opportunities. Its local booming businesses help contribute more sales tax revenue than all but one other city in Northern Utah; revenues are used to improve infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other vital services. With a vibrant culture and robust economic growth, it’s no wonder the city has also achieved several national rankings as one of the best cities to live.
Utah’s Noteworthy Rankings
- 1 state in the United States.
- Most charitable state in the nation.
- 1 state to start a business.
- 1 state economy.
- Most independent state in the nation.
- 1 in employment based on job growth.
- Happiest state in the nation.
- 1 state for franchising opportunities.
- 1 overall economic outlook in 2023.
- Utah ties North Dakota for the No. 1 ranking of the state with the highest percentage of residents with health insurance coverage at 78.4 percent.
- Public health insurance is used by 22 percent of Utahns, and Utah’s public coverage rate is the lowest in the nation.
- Highest labor force participation in the U.S.
- 1 state for population growth at 15.05 percent.
- 4 state for births per woman.
- Youngest state in the nation.
- 1 state for social mobility.
- Powder Mountain is the No. 1 ski resort in the West.
- Utah State University has the No. 5 best online bachelor’s degree programs for veterans.
- 4 most physically active state. (83 percent of Utahns exercise outside of their work.)
- 1 state for new home construction.
- 1 best state for trick-or-treating.
- 2 state for overall economy.
- 2 state for financial literacy.
- 2 state for median household income.
- 5 state for transportation.
- 15 best state to raise a family.
- 20 state for best high schools.
- 30 most populous state in the nation.
- 40 state for population density.
- 50 state for poverty rate.
- 50 state for alcohol consumption.