14 Core Economic Indicators National Ranking
Economic Scale & Vitality National Ranking
Innovation & Enterprise National Ranking
Human & Capital Living National Ranking
Structural & Policy National Ranking
STATE PERFORMANCE GAUGE CHARTS
US STATES ECONOMIC & INNOVATION COMPETITIVENESS
An executive-grade benchmarking index developed by theboardiQ LLC to evaluate and rank the macroeconomic strength, innovation capacity, and structural competitiveness of 50 States in the United States.
Designed for corporate board directors, institutional investors, and policymakers, the index synthesizes raw macroeconomic and institutional data into a standardized 0–100 Composite Score across 4 Strategic Macro Pillars and 14 Underlying Sub-Metrics.
The Executive Dashboard incorporates a boardroom governance matrix mapping strategic mandates, benchmark metrics, director compensation, and critical oversight inquiries across 9 Board Roles/Industry Lens
COMPETITIVENESS SWOT
Missouri
Strengths
• Central U.S. location with top-tier river, rail, and highway transit networks• Diverse economy: automotive/aerospace manufacturing, healthcare, and ag-tech• Competitive low cost of living (#7) and low corporate tax burden (#12)
Weaknesses
• Economic disparities between urban hubs (St. Louis/Kansas City) and rural counties• Aging infrastructure backlogs and slow population growth• Skill shortages in advanced technology sectors
Opportunities
• Expansion of bioscience, ag-tech innovation, and geospatial intelligence clusters• Growth in freight distribution, logistics, and inland port capabilities• Renewable energy transition and advanced manufacturing modernization
Threats
• Intense economic competition from neighboring Midwestern states• Global trade volatility impacting agricultural export markets• Workforce shortages in key healthcare and technical industries
METRICS DEEPDIVE
Economic Scale & Vitality
GDP
Trade
Trade Overall Rank | Trade Surplus / Deficit | Exports in Millions USD | Total US Overall Exports 2026 YTD | Export % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15 | -$772 | $13,129 | $1,639,475 | 0.80% |
Imports in Millions USD | Total US Overall Imports 2026 YTD | Import % |
|---|---|---|
$13,901 | $2,415,187 | 0.58% |