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. 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 recognitions.
Best Small Cities for Starting a Business
3 of the top 5 best small cities for starting a business are in Utah
WalletHub — April 2024
Best Economic Outlook
Utah ranked No. 1 for the 17th year in a row
Rich States Poor States — April 2024
Most Affordable States 2024
Utah is the No. 6 most affordable state
USA Today — March 2024
Best-Performing Cities 2024
Salt Lake No. 4, Provo No. 5 and St. George No. 4 for small cities
Milken Institute — February 2024
Best State to Start a Business
Utah is the No. 1 best state to start a business
WalletHub — January 2024
Utah No. 1 for Social Mobility
Utah No. 1 best environment for social mobility
Archbridge Institute — January 2024
Best-Performing Cities
For the third consecutive year Provo-Orem, Utah, is the No. 1 best-performing city
Milken Institute — May 2023
Best State & Best Economy
Utah ranked the nation’s best economy and No. 1 overall
U.S. News & World Report — April 2023
#2 Most Financially Literate State
Utah is the No. 2 most financially literate state
WalletHub — April 2023
#2 Best Employment
Utah was determined the No. 2 best state for job opportunities
U.S. News & World Report — August 2022
#3 Best Growth
Utah was determined the No. 3 best state for growth
U.S. News & World Report — August 2022
#2 Best State Economy
Utah No. 2 for best state economy
WalletHub — June 2022
#3 State with the Most Civic Engagement in Racial Equality
Utah No. 3 for racial equality
WalletHub — June 2022
#1 State for the Middle Class
Utah No. 1 for the middle class
SmartAsset — April 2022
#1 State for COVID-19 Performance
For its combined ranking of economy, education, and mortality
The Wall Street Journal — April 2022